​Classroom Root Viewers

Classroom Root Viewers

A free Classroom Root Viewer Kit from CCE Lewis County provides students with a hands-on experience while learning about plant growth, agriculture, and sustainability. This free, all-inclusive kit includes everything needed to set up a root viewer in your classroom so students can watch seeds sprout and veggies grow!

Gardening in a Classroom

Growing plants in the classroom is the perfect introduction for students to learn about the different stages of plant growth. According to Cornell Garden-Based Learning, studies show that gardening had a positive impact on students’ interest in eating more fruits and vegetables, environmental awareness, science achievement tests, and life skills. Experiencing agriculture in the classroom is an easy way to learn about the food production systems in Lewis County and beyond!

Supplies are limited and intended for Lewis County students. Please contact CCE Lewis County’s Farm to School program to request your kit.

Each classroom kit includes:

• One see-through plastic viewer box with drainage tray and lid (approximately 7.5 x 2 x 5.5 inches)
• Two soil discs
• Sticker sheets for tracking growth
• Seed packets
• Instruction guide

The greenhouse kits are designed to be accessible for all skill levels. However, CCE Lewis County is also pleased to offer and provide in class visits to school classrooms to enhance lesson plans by providing outside resources and knowledge of the agricultural arena. These are available by appointment.

Lewis County teachers can sign up for this free kit at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/RootViewer_223

For more information, contact David Nisley, Farm to School Education Coordinator, at drn44@cornell.edu or 315-376-5270.

Last updated August 29, 2024