Grade 8

  • Let’s grow together! Learn to grow food and donate extra locally with the Grow & Give Modern Victory Garden Project. The resources offered are designed to help you grow your own food this year and beyond.

    You got this, Colorado!* Colorado State University Extension & Master Gardeners are here to help every step of the way. 

    Learn more about the history of victory gardens. 

    Fun for all ages

    *State specific information can be found through state land-grant universities Extension & Master Gardener programs. 



  • Students explore and discover what types of plants and animals exist within the schoolyard’s ecoregion. Wrap up: Take up students’ answers as a class, discuss why your ecoregion may differ from other ecoregions.

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  • Students use this activity sheet to guide them through estimating tree height. Wrap up: Compare tree heights, find the tallest/shortest trees in the schoolyard, etc.

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  • Check out these virtual 360 videos created by Farm & Food Care on topics like dairy, apples, hogs and more!

    Fun for all ages



  • Farmers 2050 is an educational farm game that allows players to virtually farm from the palm of their hand. Based on real agriculture, players grow crops, raise livestock, craft and sell goods and participate in team-based challenges. There are no ads or in-app fees.

    The game is available on iOS and Google Play.

    Fun for all ages



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