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Container Gardening Fun

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Lesson Plan

Container Gardening Fun

Understanding of Container Gardening

In this lesson, students will explore the basics of container gardening by engaging in a hands-on activity where they plant seeds in small containers. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to the concept of gardening, nurturing plants, and understanding the growth process, fostering a connection with nature and responsibility.

Audience

K-2 Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Small containers (e.g., cups or pots), Potting soil, Seeds (e.g., beans or flowers), Watering can or spray bottle, and Worksheet: Container Gardening Exploration

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Begin by asking students if they have ever seen a garden or planted something.
  • Briefly explain what container gardening is and why it's fun and useful.
  • Show examples of small containers and seeds.

Step 2

Planting Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute small containers, potting soil, and seeds to each student.
  • Guide students to fill their containers with soil and plant their seeds.
  • Demonstrate how to gently water the seeds using a watering can or spray bottle.
  • Encourage students to observe and describe what they are doing.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

5 minutes

  • Hand out the 'Container Gardening Exploration' worksheet.
  • Assist students in completing the worksheet, which includes drawing their planted seed and predicting what will happen next.
  • Discuss their predictions and what plants need to grow.

Step 4

Closure

2 minutes

  • Recap the steps of planting and what students learned about container gardening.
  • Encourage students to take care of their plants and observe changes over time.
  • Invite students to share their thoughts or questions about the activity.
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Worksheet

Container Gardening Exploration

This worksheet helps students reflect on their container gardening activity by drawing and predicting plant growth.

Draw your planted seed in the container.

Use colors to show the soil and seed.







What do you think will happen to your seed in a few days?








What do plants need to grow?








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