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LINKS that support the Garden Curriculum Overview including standards alignment with frameworks such as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Florida’s B.E.S.T. standards, Florida’s State Academic Standards for Science, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, the P21 Framework for 21st Century Learning, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and CASEL’s social-emotional learning competencies. For planning and implementation, there are tools like the Green Bronx Machine […]
LINKS to enhance student learning around gardening, science, and creativity. Lesson 1: Sowing Seeds includes videos featuring Mister Ritz learning about seeds and starting them in rockwool, along with helpful links like a KWL template, a guide to the best plants for aeroponic gardening, and seed preparation tips. Lesson 2: Measure What!? focuses on measurement skills, with videos and interactive math resources. Lesson 3: My Plant Journal introduces science journaling through a video, tips on […]
LINKS to garden-based learning with engaging lessons, videos, and activities centered around aeroponic gardening and plant science. Lesson 1: Tower Garden Puzzler includes instructional videos on assembling and understanding how a Tower Garden works, drawing activities, and even an article on aeroponic gardening in space. Lesson 2: Germination Calculation and Lesson 3: DIY Seed Packets explore seed science through time-lapse videos, seed packet reading tips, and research on monocots, dicots, and plant life cycles. The […]
LINKS to mix of lessons, videos, and resources that explore plant science, real-world applications, and creative expression. Lesson 1: Plant Anatomy includes engaging visuals and videos that teach plant parts and vocabulary, along with comparisons to human anatomy and cell diagrams. Lesson 2: Hydro Math introduces students to water-related math concepts through a Tower Garden activity led by Stephen Ritz. In Lesson 3: Dear Plant, students practice writing skills with friendly letter templates and a […]
LINKS to collection of educational resources centered around water, data, gardening, and sustainability. The overview section includes short videos featuring Mister Ritz learning about plant roots and buoyancy, along with links to order ladybugs and explore the Tower Garden Home. Lesson 1: H2Know dives into the water cycle with poems, diagrams, facts, and multiple videos—including songs and raps—to make learning fun and memorable. Lesson 2: Living Data focuses on measuring liquids and interpreting complex graphs, […]
LINKS to resources and activities focused on plant science, chemistry, and creative communication. It begins with project tips, including a video where Mister Ritz explores plant roots. Lesson 1: Acid or Base? introduces students to pH through reference materials, a video on the scientific method, and guidance on using electronic pH sensors. Lesson 2: Find Your Roots focuses on the role of roots in preventing erosion and supporting plant health. Lesson 3: Dear Student explores […]
LINKS to resources that blend science, math, language arts, and gardening. The Garden Tips section features videos on hand-pollination to support plant care. Lesson 1: Green Leaves explores photosynthesis with books, a virtual lab, activities, and clear explanations of how plants use light to grow. Lesson 2: Solve My Problem introduces math concepts through word problems, complete with a rubric, a book on solving problems, and a video covering mean, median, mode, and range. Lesson […]
LINKS to to help students connect healthy eating with real-life applications. Project tips include vegetable-based recipes, salad ideas, and videos like “Mister Ritz Eats Across the Rainbow” and the “Tower to Table to Tummy” series. Lesson 1: Healthy Choice focuses on nutrition education with activities, videos, and information about the five food groups, essential nutrients, and the role of fiber. Lesson 2: Menu Math introduces budgeting and food planning with videos on grocery shopping, produce […]
LINKS to resources on food safety, entrepreneurship, poetry, and innovation, all centered around the Tower Garden experience. Garden tips include a blog post on harvesting, while Lesson 1: Be Food Safe provides videos, articles, virtual labs, and resources on pathogens and food handling, even tackling the truth behind the 5-second rule. Lesson 2: From Student to Entrepreneur explores real-world business connections with links to electricity costs, the value of Tower Gardens, and urban farming ventures […]
LINKS to tools, lessons, and resources that connect gardening with problem-solving, data, and persuasive communication. Garden Tips includes a simple guide for cleaning your Tower Garden, while Project Tips highlights the Green Bronx Machine Mobile Classroom Kitchen. Lesson 1: Problem Solution introduces a video editing tool and resources to teach problem-solving, including common Tower Garden issues and how to avoid them. Lesson 2: How Have I Changed? encourages reflection and data literacy with strategies, infographic […]
Watch the complete series of weekly training videos for the Green Bronx Machine Classroom Curriculum, providing educators with step-by-step guidance to implement the program successfully. It begins with an Introduction and a Curriculum Overview that outline the goals, structure, and key components of the curriculum. Each subsequent section corresponds to a specific week of instruction: Week 1: A Fresh Start sets the stage for learning; Week 2: Aeroponics introduces students to soil-free growing; Week 3: […]
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