Hydroponics for Education
Boosting air quality and student engagement by growing indoor plants
Posts tagged ‘plants’
Feb 13
Jun 12
Natural Colours from Plants
An experiential lesson in practical chemistry, botany and art for Grades 4 to 6
Jun 12
Feeding Plants to Feed the World
A sequence of activities to teach the nutrient story to middle and high school students
Plant Wars: Invaders of the Lost Park
An unlikely partnership between a high school drama class and park interpreters sparked a unique and effective invasive species education program
Teaching about Invasive Species
Whether working inside or outside schools, youth educators will find in Green Teacher’s new book the innovative perspectives, program ideas, games and activities that they need to engage young people from 6-19 years of age in this challenging topic.
Apr 30
Nature Mapping
Schoolyard nature mapping teaches basic mapping techniques and encourages close observation of plants and animals through the seasons.
Apr 1
Glorious Weeds!
The author shares ideas and activities designed to help students appreciate the value of common plants that are often dismissed as mere "weeds."
Mar 31
A Date with Freddie Kudza
In this highly interactive physical activity, students learn about the characteristics of invasive exotic pest plants by becoming exotic pests themselves!
Mar 31
Exotic Invasive Species: The Guests That Won’t Go Home
In the continental United States, approximately 6-8 percent of species are introduced exotics. Many are not harmful, but those that are pose a serious threat to biodiversity on this continent.
