Middle School

Jr Master Gardeners - Level 2 (6-8)

National Jr Master Gardener Program

Gardening
Healthy food choices
Fruits and/or vegetables
Jr Master Gardeners - Level 2 (6-8)

Description

Operation Thistle and Operation Water curricula teaches the world of gardening with hands-on activities, worksheets, rhythms, and reading passages formatted for standardized tests. Includes life skills and career exploration, culminates with service learning projects and certification as a Junior Master Gardener. 


$56 for purchase from website.

Source:
National Jr Master Gardener Program

Link:
Operation Thistle: Seeds of Despair–https://jmgkids.us/curriculum-2/operation-thistle/

Operation W.A.T.E.R.–https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/jmg-level-2-operation-water-dr-thistle-goes-underground/01t4x000002dF1YAAU

Number of Lessons

6-8 chapters with multiple activities

Length of Lesson

Times vary based on activity - 20+ minutes

Delivery Method
Single
Languages
English
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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