Resource Library
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Resource Library

Herbal Salve
In this lesson, students participate in making an Herbal salve to take home. Students will: learn about the different properties of plants grown in the garden or in the essential oils.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Recommended Garden Books
Longtime garden consultant Wendy Johnson compiled this list of gardening books to help the reader become more skilled and knowledgeable about the theories, techniques, and history of gardening.
Edible Schoolyard Garden Culture
The routines that students and teachers follow create a responsive garden classroom environment that fosters access for all students.
Edible Schoolyard Garden Jobs
In the garden program at the Edible Schoolyard, we emphasize four main skills as the foundation for maintaining a healthy garden and incorporate jobs into every garden class that appeal to the diverse interests and energy levels of our students.
A Typical Edible Schoolyard Garden Class
A typical garden class with 6th graders at the Edible Schoolyard is 86 minutes (1 hour and 26 minutes) and is divided into three main parts: Opening Circle, In the Field (work time), and Closing Circle.
ESYB Curriculum
Levers Lab
In this seventh grade science lesson, students learn about levers and use them to make work easier.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
4 of 5
Standards:
Aligned
ESYB Curriculum
Microscope Lab
In this seventh grade science lesson, students deepen their understanding of pollen and pollinators by using microscopes to observe pollen and bee species from the garden.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
3 of 5
Standards:
Aligned
ESYB Curriculum
Cuttings Lab
In this seventh grade science lesson, students identify desirable traits in plants and take cuttings from parent plants to facilitate asexual propagation and produce offspring with identical DNA.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
2 of 5
Standards:
Aligned
ESYB Curriculum
7th Grade Respect in the Garden Review
In this seventh grade garden class, students review how the 4BEs can be applied in the garden (Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be an Ally) and break into groups to work in the garden on different tasks.
Grade: 
6 – 8
Progression:
1 of 5
Standards:
Aligned
Food Preservation: Drying Herbs
In this lesson, students will learn one of many ways to preserve the fall harvest. They will learn appropriate ways to harvest herbs from the garden, how to safely handle garden tools, and two simple methods to preserve herbs for use throughout the winter and spring.
Grade: 
6 – 8
ESY Allergic Reaction and Bee Sting Action Plan, and Bee Email to the Community
Many people are cautious when bringing bees into the schoolyard. This resource outlines the protocol for responding to a severe allergic reaction caused by a bee sting, as well as the letter we send to the school community to reassure folks and get them excited about having a hive on campus.

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