Back to the Roots STEM Curriculum (Kids Gardening Curriculum)

We think there's nothing more important than inspiring a new generation to reconnect with where their food comes from. And just like other required school subjects – arts, english, math, and science – we believe gardening, nutrition, and where your food comes from should be a part of every child's education. That's why we developed our Garden Toolkit — consisting of a variety of fun, hands-on Ready to Grow products that are perfect for learning in any kitchen or classroom.

Each unit in our curriculum below is designed to help kids understand the science behind their Mushroom Grow Kit, Water Garden, and Garden-in-a-Can, while tackling Common Core standards for science. Download below – ready, set, grow!

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Back to the Roots Garden Toolkit Unit 1: Mushroom Grow Kit Overview Back to the Roots is on a mission to help every family experience the magic of growing their own food. We're bringing this mission into your classroom with the Garden Toolkit – including the Mushroom Grow Kit, Water Garden, and Garden-in-a-Can – designed to inspire you to take a closer look at how food grows. Unit 1 is based on the Mushroom Grow Kit that you will use to grow organic oyster mushrooms in just 10 days! By the end of this unit, you will be able to answer the questions below and be well on your way to becoming a...

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Unit 1: Mushroom Grow Kit

Overview

Back to the Roots is on a mission to help every family experience the magic of growing their own food. We're bringing this mission into your classroom with the Garden Toolkit – including the Mushroom Grow Kit, Water Garden, and Garden-in-a-Can – designed to inspire you to take a closer look at how food grows.

Unit 1 is based on the Mushroom Grow Kit that you will use to grow organic oyster mushrooms in just 10 days! By the end of this unit, you will be able to answer the questions below and be well on your way to becoming a mycologist (someone who studies mushrooms and other members of the Kingdom Fungi).

Chapter 1: What are mushrooms?

Introduction to the tree of life, how fungi and other organisms are classified, and the important resources that mushrooms and people need to live!

Chapter 2: What do they do?

Exploration of the circle of life and how fungi help recycle nutrients in ecosystems.

Word Bank

Keep an eye out for vocabulary words in blue throughout each chapter, and visit the Mushroom Glossary at the end to find each definition: mycologist, tree of life, organisms, ecosystem, resources, decompose.

Already using our Garden Toolkit and curriculum? We'd love to hear your feedback—please share any thoughts or suggestions at contact@backtotheroots.com. Don't forget to submit a photo of what you grew in your classroom—for every photo we receive, we'll donate a Ready to Grow product to a classroom of your choice!

EDUCATOR DISCOUNT: See if you qualify for a special educator discount—contact contact@backtotheroots.com.