From Seed to Table: Garden Science Guide

How Plants Grow: A Four Week Plant Science Unit

Give your child a rich, hands on science education right in your own backyard. This four week plant science unit guides families through the fascinating world of plants, from roots and leaves all the way to pollination, seed dispersal, and harvest. No teaching experience needed, just curiosity and a little outdoor space.

What's Included:

• 16 step-by-step lessons organized into 4 weeks, 4 days each
• Hands on experiments, garden activities, and journal prompts for every lesson
• Recommended videos for each week
• Complete materials list so you can prep everything in one shopping trip
• Differentiation tips so siblings can learn together
• Assessment guide to help you track progress without tests or worksheets
• Troubleshooting guide for common challenges
• Printable schedule to keep your family on track

What Children Will Learn:

• Plant parts and their functions (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, seeds)
• How photosynthesis works
• What plants need to survive and how they adapt
• How pollination and seed dispersal work
• How to plan, grow, and harvest a real garden
• How soil ecosystems and composting work

Works with any garden setup, raised beds, containers, or windowsill pots. Digital Product