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Innovate

From fruits and vegetables, to turf and flowers, students will learn about the history and future of plant breeding. Interactive modules will take a look at the latest innovations, including CRISPR gene editing, and answer questions including, what is it, is it safe, and how will it impact the future of our planet, health and […]


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School Garden Grant

The First the Seed Foundation in partnership with KidsGardening would like to help support, create, and use your school gardening as a learning tool to excite children about the miracle of seed.


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Planting the Seed

A standards-based curriculum for grades 6-8 that cultivates an understanding of seeds and their impact on society. Four teacher-approved lessons Engaging hands-on activities Ready to use in your science, ELA, social studies, or technology class Aligned with national standards and 21st century skills No extra preparation necessary FREE for educators


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Grow a Seed

The Grow: Career Handbook was developed by First the Seed Foundation, an organization established to conduct education and outreach on the value of crops and food produced from seeds. Grow was reviewed by an Advisory Board of school counselors to ensure the most valuable content for you and your students. Program available on first come, […]


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Back to Earth

Students learn about the Space Station and the importance of studying plant growth for long term space travel to constructing their own greenhouse. All five lessons use NGSS, Next Generation Science Standards. These are science content standards that set the expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The standards used are […]


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Tomatosphere™

Tomatosphere™ has evolved into a regular component of the science curriculum in schools, engaging more than 3 million students.


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