Glorious Gardens

In this engaging engineering challenge, students explore plant needs and the role herbivores play in ecosystems. Learners investigate how animals interact with plants and what strategies gardeners and farmers use to protect vegetation from being eaten. Using this knowledge, students design and build their own garden structures that shield a plant from herbivores while still allowing sunlight, air, and water to reach it. The challenge ties science directly to everyday problem-solving, giving students a meaningful connection between engineering design and environmental stewardship.

Mini STEAM lessons include all the information needed to complete the STEAM challenge. This instant download is made for students to work independently, with lesson materials focused on student pages that can be finished without direct instruction. All the essential info is easy to access, making mini lessons ideal for independent learning, engagement and family night activities, home explorations, and more. Plus, mini lessons come with marketing templates for flyers and passport options, simplifying the planning of STEAM nights. Not interested in marketing materials? Want your group to complete the challenge together? Check out our digital lessons, which offer more detailed plans perfect for classroom use.