{
  "id": 1559793,
  "title": "Life Lab Science: Garden-Based Curriculum for K-5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/life-lab-science-garden-based-curriculum-for-k-5",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:33:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://science.nasa.gov/learn/heat/resource/life-lab-science-garden-based-curriculum-for-k-5/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Life Lab Science curriculum offers a garden-based approach to K-5 science education, blending earth, life, and physical science concepts in an outdoor setting. By utilizing these downloadable Life Lab units, educators can implement hands-on garden activities that promote cross-curricular STEM learning. The program supports outdoor education and allows students to explore various scientific topics, including ecosystems, climate change, and the impact of the Sun's energy on Earth's systems. Credit for the curriculum goes to UCSC Farm, a nonprofit organization. The resources can be accessed through the provided link. This curriculum was first reported on by NASA Science.",
  "summary": "Life Lab units for grades K-5 (downloadable for $2/unit) which integrate earth, life, and physical science concepts in a school garden. The post Life Lab Science: Garden-Based Curriculum for K-5 appeared first on NASA Science .",
  "key_points": [
    "Life Lab Science uses garden-based approach for K-5 science education.",
    "Program supports outdoor education and cross-curricular STEM learning.",
    "UCSC Farm nonprofit organization provides curriculum resources."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}