What is a seed? Most plants grow from seeds, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures. Within this compact package, seeds contain everything a plant needs to grow and reproduce. Some seeds, such as grass, begin life with one leaf. These kinds of seeds...
What is Phototropism? Tropism is a growth response between a plant and an external stimulus. The stimulus could be weather, touch, time, gravity or light. A positive response is indicated by growth toward a stimulus and a negative response is indicated by growth away...
See How Plants Breathe Fill a glass jar with water. Select a large leaf from a plant or tree nearby, drop it into the jar and screw the lid on. Place the jar in a sunny spot. After an hour, ask students to look in the jar and report what they see inside. What Do...
Here is great step by step guide to Seed Saving! If you find the site helpful, send a donation to them. Click on image to go to the site or http://howtosaveseeds.com/index.php.
The harvest stage of a school garden provides an ideal setting to observe interdependence of producers and consumers: harvesting food in the garden vs. buying produce in a store or a restaurant. This is when Social Studies benchmarks can be supported in the garden...
In the final months of school, garden lessons turn to a continuation of the life cycle with 'Saving Our Seeds' workshops at all grade levels. This exercise connects students to sustainable practices that preserve their favorite plants, ensure food security and support...
Measuring Perimeter, Area & Volume / Inspiring Entrepreneurial Minds This week, third and fourth graders at Kihei Elementary School and Wailuku Elementary School practiced measuring perimeter, area and volume in the garden to determine quantities of soil and...
The hottest summer months in Kihei are tough on most garden plants, but it’s a great time to introduce cover crops for improving soil health and preparing for the next planting season. These crops also serve as great tools to teach students about nitrogen and its role...
The following is a synopsis of seaweed lessons and materials used for YMCA classes (mixed ages). Goal: Give students a understanding of the value of seaweed and it's importance in our Hawaiian economy and culture. Time: 30 minutes Basic Plan: 1) Gather students in...