K-12 PBL/STEM/STEAM Compatible Curriculum
Developed by Seton Hall
Lessons and PowerPoints broken down by grade
Grade 2 & up = 4 lessons
- Seeds
- Roots
- Stems
- Pollination
Grade 5 & up = 2 lessons
- Fertilization
- Leaves
Grade 7 & up = 4 lessons
- Plant Research
- Pigments
- Mineral Nutrition
- Flavors and Phytochemicals
Classroom Tower Gardens
- STEM/STEAM Classroom Learning
- “Cross Pollination”
- Start with simple crops
- A tool to allow educators to do what they do best!
- Champion (volunteer)
- Assisting in Organizing Classroom and Farm Set Up
- Supply Ordering
- Teaching Tower Maintenance
- Liaison to Tower Support (Horticulture Assistance, etc.)
Planting Seeds Tower Farm
- Planting Seeds Tower Farm Certification
- Educational Classroom Tower Gardens
- Unlimited Heirloom Seed Bank
- Champion
- Grant Writing Assistance
- 1–2 Servings of Fresh Produce Per Child, Per Day
- Create Mentorship/Internship and Job Opportunities
- Commerce Opportunity through Healthful Fundraisers
- Reduce Carbon Footprint (98% less water, 90% less space)
Better nutrition = less time out of school
- Students enjoy, learn and eat
- Increased test scores (“4% on average” The Atlantic 2018)
- Special needs and disabled community can contribute
- Parents participate and teach foundational habits
- Schools contribute to neighborhood
- Create mentorship, internship and employment opportunities
From Seed to Harvest
Timeline 18 months to 2 years