Kansas Lesson Plan
Seeding Spinach
Introduce students to spinach with a planting activity that will teach them the basic needs of plants and how to take care of them. Students will also be introduced to an alternate way of growing plants through hydroponics. Then, a salad-building activity will encourage them to taste different leafy greens.
Suggested Grade Level
PreK
Time
30 minutes
Subjects
Science, Nutrition
Objectives
- Students will be able to identify three different types of leafy greens (spinach and other leafy greens).
- Students will be able to describe the basic characteristics of leafy greens, such as color, texture, and shape.
- Students will be able to discuss how leafy greens can be grown in Kansas as part of a healthy diet.
- Students will explore the life cycle of leafy greens, from seed to plant, through hands-on activities.