Teacher's Guide
My First Garden's Systemwide Objective
Biological and Physical Sciences
Students will recognize:
- how the utilization of natural and human resources affects the
quality of life.
- the life cycle of plants.
Social Sciences
Students will recognize:
- the need for protecting, conserving and limiting the use of natural
resources in the environment.
- how the utilization of natural and human resources affects the quality
of life.
Physical Development and Health
Students will apply:
- knowledge and experience in making healthy and appropriate choices
relating to environmental and life situations.
- the concepts of health in selecting leisure activities and appropriate
equipment.
Mathematics
Students will:
- collect and organize data to formulate and solve problems in mathematics
through measurement and planning.
Fine Arts
Students will:
- learn the relationship between balanced and unbalanced forces and
motions.
- demonstrate appreciation for natural beauty and gardens.
Language Arts
Students will:
- read and write for various purposes, including recreation and enrichment.
- construct meanings of unfamiliar words and ideas from oral and written
texts, using a variety of strategies and resources.
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My First Garden Teacher's Guide - University of Illinois Extension