The Garden Science Series

At Casa Feliz Schoolhouse, children learn science through hands-on exploration in the garden. In this 4-week nature-based series, students become young scientists as they plant seeds, observe growth, record data, and care for living plants. Each plant study focuses on one featured plant while integrating Florida science standards in life science, observation, measurement, and scientific inquiry.

Students participate in weekly garden lessons where they:

  • Plant seeds and create soil blocks

  • Observe germination and plant growth

  • Record observations in their Garden Science Journal

  • Measure plant growth and identify plant parts

  • Learn about pollinators, life cycles, and ecosystems

  • Practice scientific thinking through prediction and data collection

  • Care for their plant under grow lights before taking it home

Photo: Parfuma Rose (left) grown from bare root and now thriving in the garden. A vase of Sunflower, Zinnia, and Our Lady of Guadalupe roses.

Garden Science Series at a Glance

  • Grades: K–6

  • Frequency: 1 lesson per week

  • Series Length: 4 weeks per plant study/session

  • Duration: Four 1-hour classes

  • Investment: $45 per 4-week series ($11.25 per class)

  • Parent Gathering Space: Casa Feliz offers a comfortable space for parents and caregivers to relax, read, work quietly, or connect with other families while students participate in their Garden Science lesson.

Photos: A Snapdragon (left) and a Dahlia (right), both lovingly grown from seed and now thriving in the garden.

Students Receive

  • A Casa Feliz Garden Science Journal (provided to new students and reused throughout the year)

  • Weekly science journal pages and worksheets

  • Hands-on gardening materials, including seeds and soil blocks

  • Hands-on science activities aligned with Florida elementary science standards

  • Access to grow lights and observation activities

  • Take-home plants at the end of each series

  • A certificate of completion at the end of the school year

Photos: Catching a pollinator (top) and a basket of garden cut flowers (Zinnia, Basil, Dahlia, Calendula, Darjeeling Sunflower) lovingly grown from seed and now thriving in the garden (right).

Upcoming Series for 2026

August

10, 17, 24, 31

September

7, 14, 21, 28

October

5, 12, 19, 26

November

2, 9, 16, 30

December

7, 14, 21, 28