Students will observe, compare different objects, and be able to identify the properties of specific materials.

Students will observe, compare different objects, and be able to identify the properties of specific materials.

Using different texts students learn many ways to communicate with sound. With this lesson, students will learn also how to communicate with sound over a distance.

In this lesson, using different texts students learn many ways to communicate with sound. With this lesson, students will learn also how to communicate with sound over a distance.

Students will understand that wind and water can change the shape of the land. And that because there is always more than one possible solution to a problem, it is useful to compare and test designs.

Students will understand that wind and water can change the shape of the land. And that because there is always more than one possible solution to a problem, it is useful to compare and test designs.

Students will create mixtures using objects they find in the garden. Also, they need to be able to write a conclusion based on observations.

Students will create mixtures using objects they find in the garden. Also, they need to be able to write a conclusion based on observations.

Students will observe and describe the properties of soil for texture, size, color and ability to support life.

Students will use the decomposition of a compost pile to visualize fractions as parts of a whole.

Students will explore the ways that plants get recycled into soil/food for other plants.

Students will read the complex text on compost and use the outdoor space to verify or deny the content of the text in the real-world setting.

In this lesson, students will use an existing compost pile to make observations that will help them better understand the decomposition process.

In this lesson, students will use an existing compost pile to make observations that will help them better understand the decomposition process.Background for instructors:The ultimate purpose of this lesson is for students to learn about decomposition as a part of the cycle of energy and matter through an ecosystem. The compost is used as an observation station for this concept and does not therefore have to function in connection with the growing of vegetables in the garden. In other words, a simple pile or decaying organic material will suffice as long as there is evidence of the decomposition process, i.e. fungus, rotting material, and visible organisms. If your school has a functioning compost operation, this lesson can be used to bolster understanding and enthusiasm in that process as well.

In this lesson, students will use an existing compost pile to make observations that will help them better understand the decomposition process.

Students know that there are recognizable patterns on earth. To demonstrate the rotation of earth, students will track the shadows on a sundial throughout the day.

Students know that there are recognizable patterns on earth. To demonstrate the rotation of earth, students will track the shadows on a sundial throughout the day.

Students will observe and record the changes caused by weathering and erosion from moving water have on limestone.

STUDENT ACTIVITY -- 4th -- NCThis is a distance-learning lesson students can complete at home. The student will explore the garden environment for examples of organisms meeting their needs and will be given an event that might cause that organism to thrive, move or perish.This activity was created by Out Teach (out-teach.org), a nonprofit providing outdoor experiential learning to transform Science education for students in under-served communities.

Students will explore the garden environment for examples of organisms having their needs met and will be given an event that might cause that organism to thrive, move or perish.