English
Log In
My Plants, My Plate
Audrey B.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(5)
Engage in a plant filled journey. Learn the basics of the plant kingdom and what plants need. Discover the world of plants on our plate with an indoor or outdoor garden, visits to a grocery store, farmer's market, or pick-your-own farm.
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
What will be taught? We will learn the basics of the plant kingdom and that much of what is on their breakfast, lunch, and dinner plate came from the plant kingdom. What topics will you cover? The topics will range from what makes up the plant kingdom and what plants need to grow. We will then study each part of the plant and how that appears on our plates: roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. How is your class structured? The class will feature a slide presentation that requires...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Family of PlantsPlant kingdom basicsWeek 2Lesson 2What Plants Need to GrowWhat is necesssary for plants to grow successfully?Week 3Lesson 3My Plants, My PlateGrocery Store Botany: RootsWeek 4Lesson 4My Plants, My PlateGrocery Store Botany : Stems and LeavesWeek 5Lesson 5My Plants, My PlateGrocery Store Botany: Flowers and FruitsWeek 6Lesson 6My Plants, My PlateGrocery Store Botany: SeedsWeek 7Lesson 7Your Global Grocery StoreWhat are the countries of origin for the food on our plate?Week 8Lesson 8ReviewStudent Presentations
Students will learn that the foods they eat everyday on their plates are roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, or seeds.
1. B. S. with Honors, Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 2. M.S., Special Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 3. Teacher Certification, Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped, Pennsylvania. 4. 30+ years Homeschooled 3 children from preschool-high school graduation 5. Three children participated in over 60 science fairs. 6. Science fair judge and mentor 7. Science teacher: special needs, homeschoolers 8. Private tutor: all subjects 9. Homeschool Evaluator
Homework Offered
Student will be asked to monitor their garden each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
It is optional for the student to have already begun a home garden, either indoors or outdoors.
Parents will be asked to print the weekly lessons which will provide visual guides for the students so they can independently execute each project. Minimal assistance should be provided in order for the student to be fully engaged in the course and learn the
Teacher resources.
Hi! My name is Audrey. My educational background includes a B.S. in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture (Cornell University) and a M.S. and Teacher Certification in Special Education (Temple University). My employment history includes being...
Group Class
$21
weekly or $168 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
2-3 learners per class
