Plant Maze

Introduce the concept of phototropism as students create a maze for their plants to try to grow through.

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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

pH Poinsettia

Use poinsettias to test the pH of multiple common household products.

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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons

9-12 Lessons

Tops and Bottoms

Teach students about how we eat different parts of different plants in this fun lesson that pairs with Tops and Bottoms, by Janet Stevens.

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3-5 Lessons

Specialty Crop Self Portrait

Teach students about Illinois-grown specialty crops as they create their own self portrait in the style of Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo.

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3-5 Lessons

Illinois Specialty Crops "Zine"

Have your students craft their own maga"zines" to learn more about important specialty crops grown in Illinois. 

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PK-2 Lessons

3-5 Lessons

Sprouting Success in Illinois from North to South

Choosing plants that are best to grow in your area is an important first step in having a successful crop. A good place to start is to research plants that are best suited for your growing zone.

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3-5 Lessons

6-8 Lessons