The Growing Classroom is an easy to follow activity guide for grades 2-6. Students explore concepts in science and nutrition with hands-on activities. They create indoor and outdoor Living Laboratories for ongoing observation and investigations. The book is full of science activities designed for cooperative learning. You and your students explore a variety of topics including garden ecology, climate, growing conditions, nutrients, soil formation, and sustainable systems.
Activities are rich in experimentation, data collection, analysis, and discussion.
To learn more about the Growing Classroom Workshops , click here. 1 Grade 2 Life Lab Science is a core curriculum which integrates earth, life, and physical science concepts within the context of a Living Laboratory school garden. Inquiry-oriented lessons both outdoors and in the classroom encourage students to ask questions and explore multiple solutions. Unit topics, such as soil, water, weather, plants, and animals use a developmental approach based on students' prior knowledge. Assessment is embedded in the activities and extensions are included, such as the 4th Grade Endangered Species Project.