<p>Gardens are magical settings filled with aromas, colors, and patterns that excite the imagination and awaken the senses. This engaging curriculum brings this magic into classrooms using a mathematical lens. Through experiential learning activities, this book fosters growth in elementary and middle school-aged children. Dozens of hands-on educational activities are available for teachers to use in their instruction. By incorporating these activities into their lessons, teachers can help students hone their math skills while developing their understanding of inquiry, language arts, and nutrition. All activities were designed to support mathematics and science standards and were extensively trial-tested by educators and youth leaders nationwide. Grades K-8, 160 pages.</p>

Math in the Garden: Hands-On Activities That Bring Math to Life, Ages 5-13

Katie Johnson

Katharine D. Barrett

Jennifer M. White

Jaine Kopp

Christine Manoux

Yvette McCullough

National Gardening Association

This investigative science curriculum introduces the world of plants to elementary school students through foods we eat. Watch children's understanding of our world grow as they partake in hands-on activities that explore edible roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds through observation, dissection, journaling, discussion of findings, and, of course, tasting! This book can be used in educators' instruction to support standards in nutrition, math, language arts, and social studies. Every lesson includes plant snacks that spark curiosity, interesting questions, and social dialogue to fuel the learning process. 88 pages; grades K-4.

Botany on Your Plate: Investigating the Plants We Eat

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

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