Grade Level Curriculum Goals
Or- What each student should know at the end of each year in the garden…
| TK/K What plants need to grow Benefits of mulch/compost Water is a finite resource | 3rd Grade How to measure and record patterns of weather over time. Climate- the average weather of a region over time- has various effects on plants and animals. Food availability, reproduction, shelter. A healthy soil retains water and nutrients, is porous, contains organic matter, and is habitat for fungus, bacteria and invertebrates. |
| 1st Grade Six plant parts Plant life cycle Vermiculture Basics (worms help turn plants back into soil) | 4th Grade Resources are finite. Systems conserve their limited resources by recycling them. Nutrient cycle Water cycle |
| 2nd Grade Pollinators help spread pollen so that fruits and vegetables can grow Observation skills: attention, inspection and consideration Biodiversity is variety. It fosters adaptation and creates a strong ecosystem. | 5th Grade Climate Change is how the earth’s normal climate patterns are rapidly changing primarily as a result of human activities. We can take action and influence our communities to help protect the earth’s resources and environment. |