Elementary (K-5)
This guide was created to help educators integrate a school orchard into their curriculum to maximize its use as an educational tool. It includes 10 modules designed to connect with K through 6th Grade Next Generation Science Standards, but it can be linked to other areas of the curriculum if desired.
28 free lessons organized by grade level (K-6) and season. Includes spring and fall curriculum loosely tied to Common Core and NGSS.
Free downloadable lessons and professional development workshops for grades K-8. Experiential learning approach based on Common Core and NGSS with environmental literacy focus.
Nine interdisciplinary lessons integrating garden activities with nutrition, science, and language arts. Designed for grades 4-6, aligned with California academic standards.
Year-long scope and sequence plan for TK-8 connecting academic subjects to real-world experiences. Co-taught with classroom and garden instructors. Aligned with Common Core and NGSS.
13 seed saving lessons integrating math, science, history, and language arts. Interdisciplinary approach for grades 2-6, aligned with California Educational Standards.
Extensive collection of free downloadable lesson plans on agriculture, sustainability, and food systems for K-12. Includes free lending library and diverse hands-on activities. Aligned with Common Core and NGSS.
Free lessons on sustainability, systems thinking, and ecological knowledge for K-12. Focuses on ecological literacy and aligned with California State Standards.
Extensive database of lessons, activities, and recipes searchable by season, subject, and grade level. Hands-on experiential learning for Pre-K through 12th grade. Aligned with Common Core.
40 cooking lessons over a semester for grades 3-12. Builds cooking skills and reflection practices. Suitable for distance and in-person learning. Aligned with Common Core.
School garden curriculum and resources for grades K-12 focusing on the ‘Good, Clean, and Fair’ food movement. Supports garden program development.
Compilation of resources for wild school gardens suitable for all grades PreK-12. Supports nature-based garden education.