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Life Lab Science: Garden-Based Curriculum for K-5

Life Lab Science: Garden-Based Curriculum for K-5
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
Material Type
  • Lesson Plan
  • Activity/Hands-on
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.3 – The Sun’s energy drives Earth’s climate…
  • Big Idea 2.1 – Life on Earth has evolved with complex diversity…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • ESS3 - Earth and Human Activity
Heliophysics Topics
  • Biosphere
  • Ecosystem
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Light
  • Sun
Related Missions
  • Landsat (Earth)
Material Cost per Learner $10 – $20
Language English

Curriculum | Grades K-5 | These downloadable Life Lab units integrate earth, life, and physical science concepts within a school garden setting, supporting outdoor education and cross-curricular STEM learning. Educators can use these comprehensive lesson plans and guides to implement hands-on garden activities, allowing students to explore ecosystems, climate change, and how the Sun's energy impacts Earth's systems.

Credit: UCSC Farm (nonprofit).

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