Worm Your Way Out of This
Students will explore waste diversion techniques like composting and discover how worms can be an integral part of the process. As an extension, the class can make a worm bin.
Grade Band: Elementary School
Measuring Temperature (Making a Thermometer)
Students will make a thermometer to measure temperature.
Collecting Temperature and Precipitation Data
Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect weather data to predict weather events and infer patterns and seasonal changes.
Hosting Garden-Based Meteorological Reports
Students will create a meteorological broadcast for garden growers.
Designing Season-Extenders for the Garden
Students will design a way to keep plants warm in the garden during the cooler months.
Exploring How George Washington Carver’s Life was Similar and Different
Students will examine George Washington Carver’s life and time, and examine how it is similar or different to our lives today.
Measuring Wind Direction (Making a Wind Vane)
Students will make a wind vane to measure wind direction.
Exploring George Washington Carver’s Contributions to Science
Students will identify the scientific contributions made by George Washington Carver.