Dig It
Make learning about plants easy with Dig It from Illinois Extension. These free horticulture classroom materials for elementary-age to junior-high students are available to teachers, parents, childcare professionals, and anyone interested in bringing the garden into the classroom.
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Explore Dig It Activity Books
The books include six pages of activities compiled by Extension horticulture educators. Interactive activities encourage learning and creativity through plant facts, discussion checkpoints, photos, and art projects, which allow youth to customize their own books while they learn.
Activities can be done together as a team or individually. Dig It is available for use in both digital and print-friendly PDF versions.
Dig It: Pollinators
A large number of plant species cannot survive without pollinators, and pollinators need plants. In this Dig It issue, youth work through activities, exploring the world of plant pollination, and getting to know more about pollinators.
Dig It: Vegetables
Growing and consuming vegetables is an important part of understanding how bodies are nourished and plants are grown. In this Dig It issue, youth work through activities, exploring vegetable plants from seeds to harvest.
Dig It: Trees
Trees are essential and greatly impact our daily lives. In this first issue, youth will learn facts about the trees they see around them. Activities are both great for days in the classroom or to take along on an outdoor exploration on a sunny day.
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Dig It is coordinated by Extension horticulture educators from across Illinois. If you have any questions about how to access or use the materials or any feedback, please contact the staff listed below.
Bruce Black
Brittnay Haag
