Propagating from fruit and vegetable scraps

Produced By:

Landcare

States:

Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA

Aimed at:

Year k

- 2

Curriculum 8.4

ACSSU002, ACSSU004, ACSIS011, ACSHE022, ACSSU030, ACSIS042, ACSHE035

Curriculum 9.0:

Lesson Type:

Subjects:

Keywords:

landcare, fruit, vegetables, propagation, waste, crops, sustainability, garden, growing, scraps,

Propagating from fruit and vegetable scraps

Unlock the magic of plant growth with this exciting and educational teacher resource! Designed for young learners, this hands-on activity will show students how to turn food scraps into thriving, new plants. By using fruit and vegetable scraps that would have otherwise been discarded, students will learn about the life cycle of plants and the important role they play in our lives.

Not only will this activity encourage students to engage in science by observing the growth of their plants, but it can also be integrated with cooking lessons or aligned with a collection of fruit and vegetable scraps for an authentic learning experience.

With a lesson plan that is easy to follow and materials that are readily available, you can provide students with a unique and meaningful experience that will leave them with a greater appreciation for the natural world.

Enhance your students’ learning and spark their curiosity with this innovative teacher resource. Request your teacher’s kit today and get ready to take your students on an exciting journey into the world of plant growth!