Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
Companion Resource
Uncle John's City Garden
Visiting the city from her home in the suburbs, an African American girl sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gathers. It's the magic of nature in the heart of the city! Bernette Ford's autobiographical story is a loving glimpse at a girl, her siblings, and her uncle, and their shared passion for farming. L'il Sissy's fascination with measurement, comparison, and estimation introduces children to STEM concepts. And the progress of Uncle John's garden introduces readers to the life cycle of plants.
Author
Bernette Ford
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- How Does Your Garden Grow? (Grades 3-5)
- A Garden Plot: The Tale of Peter Rabbit
- How Does Your Garden Grow? (Grades K-2)