Elementary (K-5)

Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom (K-12)

February 10, 2026

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.

Center for Ecoliteracy

February 10, 2026

Free lessons on sustainability, systems thinking, and ecological knowledge for K-12. Focuses on ecological literacy and aligned with California State Standards.

Edible Schoolyard (PreK-12)

February 10, 2026

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.

Edible Schoolyard: Cooking with Curiosity (3-12)

February 10, 2026

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.

Slow Food USA (K-12)

February 10, 2026

School garden curriculum and resources for grades K-12 focusing on the ‘Good, Clean, and Fair’ food movement. Supports garden program development.

Wild School Gardens Guide (Prek-12)

February 10, 2026

Compilation of resources for wild school gardens suitable for all grades PreK-12. Supports nature-based garden education.

National Agriculture in the Classroom (K-12)

February 10, 2026

Extensive free database of standards-based lesson plans for K-12 educators using agriculture to teach science, social studies, and nutrition. Searchable by grade level, topic, and standards. Aligned with NGSS, Common Core, and National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes

Oregon State University: Growing Healthy Kids (2-3)

February 10, 2026

Seven nutrition-focused lessons developed for the SNAP-Ed program. Designed for 2nd-3rd grade students.

Rogue Valley Farm to School Curriculum (K-6)

February 10, 2026

28 free lessons organized by grade level (K-6) and season. Includes spring and fall curriculum loosely tied to Common Core and NGSS.

Life Lab (K-8)

February 10, 2026

Free downloadable lessons and professional development workshops for grades K-8. Experiential learning approach based on Common Core and NGSS with environmental literacy focus.

California Department of Education: Nutrition to Grow On (4-6)

February 10, 2026

Nine interdisciplinary lessons integrating garden activities with nutrition, science, and language arts. Designed for grades 4-6, aligned with California academic standards.

Berkeley Public Schools Garden and Cooking Program (K-8)

February 10, 2026

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.

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