Garden in a Glove

Plants provide food, fiber, oxygen and much more to animals and humans. They are an important part of our livelihood and well-being. Although plants may take on complex life cycles and structures, the germination, or sprouting, process can be simple enough to demonstrate in the classroom. This activity will allow the observation of the germination process, and provide a good view of the plant’s root system.

Ggrid-x your own Garden in a Glove today! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Garden in a Glove Lesson Plan with Activities

Science K-2 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Kansas Agricultural Education- Competencies

• Sustainable Agriculture- Explain sustainable agriculture

Standard 3: Life Science

• Benchmark 1: The student will develop an understanding of the characteristics of living things.
• Indicator, The student observes life cycles of different living things.

Questions? Contact the Agriculture Education Division at 785/587-6150.