Teacher Resources

The Great Escape is a web program created by University of Illinois Extension. It is an elementary program, however it is geared towards grades four and five. Use at your own discretion.

Each of the lessons in this program is interdisciplinary, designed to introduce students to plant science and increase their understanding of how foods grow. Activities enhance student's math, science, language arts, social studies, music and art. You have many options in this program. Choose any or all of the suggested activities for your class. Many activities are for students to work independently and some are for group work.