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School Gardening Part 3: Seed Starting

Provided by: New York Botanical Garden |Published on: April 1, 2024
Lesson Plans Grades k-2, 3-5

Synopsis

  • This section of School Gardening 101 provides information, lessons, and activities for students and teachers about selecting and starting seeds for their gardens.
  • In the lesson plans, students will explore seed catalogs to learn more about plant characteristics, compare similarities and differences of some seeds, and germinate seeds using a ziplock bag.
  • The resource includes an introductory video, lesson plans, tip sheets, and teacher exercises and resources.
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Subjects: Science
Authors: New York Botanical Garden
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New York, New York City
Languages: English

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