Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom

Kansas Lesson Plan

Vertical Gardening

Lesson 2: Plant Selection

Timeframe

2 days (40 minutes periods)

Standards Addressed

HS-LS 1-2

Lesson Objectives

  1. Determine which crops would be best suited for vertical gardens basedon economic, social, and environmental factors.
  2. Explain basic plant parts, plant physiology, lifecycle.

EssentialQuestion

  1. What crops can wesuccessfully grow in ourvertical garden?

Careers Addressed

Plant Scientist, Soil Scientist, Plant Physiologist, Weed Scientist, Botanist, Plant Geneticist

Materials/Resources Needed

  • Poster paper or electronic device for students to do choice board
  • Electronic device or resource for students to read
  • Paper/notebook for bell ringer and exit ticket
  • Paper copies of choice board
  • Paper copies of pages 53-77 of the Kansas garden guide