4-H in the Classroom

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Do you really need a large area to grow plants or even vegetable producing plants? Not really, if you use the Windowsill Garden approach. This fascinating and fun curriculum enables students to plant seeds and watch their growth in a small plastic greenhouse. It is easy and takes only a small amount of space. This activity is carried out over a period of time, but only takes a small part of each day. It is also designed so students can have a hands-on experience and something to take home at completion.

Objectives

  • To take on the responsibility for nurturing a plant.
  • To learn to identify seeds, plants, flowers, vegetables and fruits.
  • To see and/or taste the "fruits" of their labor.

    • Grade Level: 4th and 5th grade
    Curricular Materials

  • 10 page guide/activity book for teacher/students
  • Plastic Windowsill Greenhouse (10" x 4" x 4" high)
  • 10 peat wafers per 1 greenhouse
  • Choice of seeds

    • 1.Mystery Garden (6 different types)
    2.Edible Garden (4 different types)
    3.Flower Garden (4 different types)