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Butterflies, Bees and Blossoms

K-5th Grade

In this unit, students discover the basic needs of insects, while learning about their body parts and life cycles. Students will make use of models, maintain a student journal and observe living specimens throughout the seven weeks. They also dissect real flowers and explore their schoolyard to investigate pollinators and interdependence in this fascinating, interactive program.

TEKS:

K.1(A), K.2(A), K.2(B), K.2(C), K.2(D), K.2(E), K.3(B), K.3(C), K.4(A), K.4(B)K.9(A), K.9(B), K.10(A), K.10(B), K.10(C), K.10(D)               

1.1(A), 1.2(A), 1.2(B), 1,2(C), 1.2(D), 1.2(E), 1.3(B), 1.3(C), 1.4(A), 1.9(A), 1.9(C), 1.10(A), 1.10(B), 1.10(C), 1.10(D)  

2.1(A), 2.2(A), 2.2(D), 2.3(A), 2.3(B), 2.4(A), 2.4(B) 2.9(A), 2.9(B), 2.9 (C), 2.10(A), 2.10(C)

3.1(A), 3.1(B), 3.2(C), 3.2(D), 3.2(E), 3.2(F), 3.3(C), 3.4(A), 3.4(B), 3.7(A), 3.9(A), 3.10(A), 3.10(B), 3.10(C)

4.1(A), 4.1(B), 4.2(C), 4.2(D), 4.2(E), 4.2(F), 4.3(C), 4.4(A), 4.4(B), 4.10(A), 4.10(C)

5.1(A), 5.1(B), 5.2(C), 5.2(D), 5.2(E), 5.2(F), 5.3(C), 5.4(A), 5.4(B), 5.9(A), 5.10(A)

NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: 
Patterns, Cause and Effect, Scale, Proportion and Quantity, Systems and System Models, Energy and Matter, Stability and Change

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Plants for Survival

K-5th Grade

Students discover plant parts, their functions and life cycles as they investigate real plants. They learn how a plant is an important part of food chains and webs and how living organisms depend on them. They explore ecosystems and plant adaptations, as well as the human impact on the environment. Students record their learning in a nature journal as they take part in classroom investigations and scientific exploration in their schoolyard.

TEKS:

K.1(A), K.2(A), K.2(B), K.2(C), K.2(D), K.2(E), K.3(B), K.3(C), K.4(A), K.4(B), K.9(A), K.9(B), K.10(A), K.10(B), K.10(C), K.10(D)

1.1(A), 1.2(A), 1.2(B), 1,2(C), 1.2(D), 1.2(E), 1.3(B), 1.3(C), 1.4A(A), 1.9(A), 1.9(B), 1.9(C), 1.10(B)

2.1(A), 2.2(A), 2.2(B), 2.2(C), 2.2(D), 2.2(E), 2.3(A), 2.3(B), 2.4(A), 2.4(B) 2.9(A), 2.9(B), 2.9(C), 2.10(B)

3.1(A), 3.1(B), 3.2(C), 3.2(D), 3.2(E), 3.2(F), 3.3(C), 3.4(A), 3.4(B), 3.5(B), 3.9(A), 3.9(B), 3.9(C), 3.10(A), 3.10(B), 3.10(C)

4.1(A), 4.1(B), 4.2(C), 4.2(D), 4.2(E), 4.2(F), 4.3(C), 4.4(A), 4.4(B), 4.9(A), 4.9(B), 4.10(A), 4.10(B), 4.10(C)

5.1(A), 5.1(B), 5.2(C), 5.2(D), 5.2(E), 5.2(F), 5.3(C), 5.4(A), 5.4(B), 5.9(A), 5.9(B), 5.9(C), 5.10(A)

NGSS Crosscutting Concepts:
Patterns, Cause and Effect, Scale, Proportion and Quantity, Systems and System Models, Energy and Matter, Stability and Change

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Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!

1st – 5th Grade

LGEG grows good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and school & family engagement. Looking to get more out of an existing garden on your campus? This customizable unit is the perfect afterschool program for you!

Keep growing throughout the semester by adding a Tower Garden hydroponic tower unit to your LGEG afterschool unit – and use it for the rest of the semester. $875 additional fee.

TEKS:

1.2 (A), 1.2(C),  1.2(D), 1.3(B), 1.4(A),  1.5(A),   1.10(B)     

2.1(A), 2.2(C), 2.2(D), 2.3(A), 2.3(B) 2.4(A), 2.4(B) 2.8(B), 2.9(A), 2.9(B), 2.9(C), 2.10(B)

3.1 (A), 3.2(A), 3.2(B), 3.2(C), 3.3(B), 3.4(A), 3.9(A), 3.10(A), 3.10(B)           

4.1(B),  4.2(A), 4.2(B), 4.2 (C), 4.4(A), 4.7(A), 4.9(A), 4.10(B)

5.1(A), 5.2(C), 5.2(F), 5.3(A), 5.4(A), 5.9(A),  5.10(A)

NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: 
Patterns, Systems and System Models, Structure and Function, Stability and Change

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Diversity of Life

3rd – 5th Grade

Students learn that within an ecosystem, producers, consumers, decomposers, predators and prey have unique adaptations which allow them to occupy diverse niches. All of these organisms work together forming food chains and food webs which enable an ecosystem to survive. Students investigate different plant and animal adaptations through hands-on activities and experiments.

TEKS:

3.1(A), 3.3(B), 3.4(A), 3.7(A), 3.9(A), 3.9(B),3.10(A), 3.10(B)

4.1(A), 4.2(A), 4.2(B), 4.2(C), 4.2(D), 4.2(E), 4.2(F), 4.3(A), 4.3(C), 4.4(A), 4.4(B), 4.7(C), 4.8(B), 4.9(A), 4.9(B), 4.10(A), 4.10(B)

5.1(A), 5.2(A), 5.2(B), 5.2(C), 5.2(D), 5.2(E), 5.2(F), 5.3(A), 5.3(C), 5.4(A), 5.4(B), 5.8(B), 5.9(A), 5.9(B), 5.9(C), 5.9(D), 5.10(A), 5.10(B)

NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: 
Patterns, Cause and Effect, Scale, Proportion and Quantity, Systems and System Models, Energy and Matter, Stability and Change

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Eco-Quest

3rd – 5th Grade

Students learn about the sun’s role in producing energy and the flow of energy from the sun to plants to people. They investigate and compare renewable and non-renewable energy sources, explore alternative energy and conduct experiments to better understand electricity. Hands-on activities, role-playing and outdoor activities make this a fun and active learning experience.

TEKS:

3.1 (A), 3.2(A), 3.2(B), 3.2(C), 3.3(B), 3.4(A), 3.6(A)

4.1(A), 4.1(B), 4.2(A), 4.2(B), 4.2(C), 4.2(D), 4.2(E), 4.2(F), 4.3(A), 4.3(C), 4.4(A), 4.4(B), 4.6(A), 4.6(B), 4.6(C), 4.7(C)

5.1(A), 5.1(B), 5.2(A), 5.2(B), 5.2(C), 5.2(D), 5.2(E), 5.2(F), 5.3(A), 5.3(C), 5.4(A), 5.4(B), 5.5(A), 5.6(A), 5.6(B), 5.7(C

NGSS Crosscutting Concepts: 
Patterns, Cause and Effect, Scale, Proportion and Quantity, Systems and System Models, Energy and Matter, Stability and Change