Greening
Your Classroom
In many parts of the country, the landscape is resting up for
a dazzling spring show. If you cant wait for the return
of green, create spring indoors with houseplants. They
filter the air, lift our moods, and with this month's lessons,
provide valuable hands-on learning, too.
Background and Lessons
The
Roots of Indoor Greening A little history on life before
houseplants, and what indoor green can do for our health and
happiness.
Basic
Indoor Plant Care Houseplants are hardy and great for
the classroom. Here are some simple instructions for keeping
them
happy.
Easy
Classroom Houseplants Some tried-and-true favorites
for students.
Lesson:
Plant Propagation Basics Students make many cuttings
from a single stock plant, learning science and horticulture
along along the way.
Lesson:
Cultivating Funds with Indoor Plants Students will set
up an indoor plant business to raise funds for school garden
projects,
and learn horticulture and business skills.
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