Three Sisters Companion Planting
Grades
4Subjects
ScienceResource Type
Lesson Plan
In learning about plant growth and change, it is always fun for students to enjoy discovery learning and immerse themselves in a hands-on project. With this concept in mind, students will have the experience of nurturing plants through one complete life-cycle; from seed to seed, of a “Three Sisters” garden. This companion planting method is one that members of the Iroquois confederacy has used for centuries. If you have the opportunity it is fun to work in a community garden space at your school, otherwise students will need to prepare and complete the growing portion of the project in their home gardens.