Youth learn how to modify their garden plans. Other topics include seed varieties and cultivars, starting seeds indoors, using transplants, and composting. Level B also introduces integrated pest management. Science topics include plant families, how plants respond to light, and how to grow new plants from plant parts. Youth "learn by doing" in 12 fun activities that include building a plant maze, making a worm box, judging vegetables, and composting.

• Grades 5-6.
• Publication year: 2016

Ties to Next Generation Science Standards; see the Helper's Guide for details.

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