Bring science to life with this hands-on 10-day project where children build their own living city and watch real grass grow around it!

About this Resource
Grow a Living City is a low-prep, cross-curricular project that combines science, geography, and creativity into one highly engaging classroom experience.

Children:

• Grow real grass in their own container
• Build and design a miniature city
• Observe, measure, and record plant growth
• Complete structured worksheets and a science journal
  Over 10 days, the classroom transforms into a living, growing city that children care for and take ownership of.

What’s Included
✔ 5 Ready-to-Teach Lesson Plans (PSHE, Geography, 2 x Science, Maths)
✔ 10-Day Science Project Structure
✔ Printable Building Templates (23 buildings!)
✔ Matching Vehicle Cut-Outs
✔ Science Journal & Recording Sheets
✔ Prediction & Observation Worksheets
✔ City Planning Activity (Geography Link)

✔ Worksheets for early finishers or separate activity

✔ Differentiation & SEND Support Ideas

Learning Focus
This resource supports:
Science
What plants need to grow
Seed germination
Observing and recording change
Geography

Community planning
Land use (residential, commercial, green space)

PSHE
Responsibility and care
Understanding community roles

Maths
Measuring growth
Comparing data
Why Teachers Love This

✔ Low Prep – Print & Go
✔ Highly engaging, hands-on learning
✔ Clear structure across 10 days
✔ Cross-curricular coverage
✔ Perfect for group or individual work
✔ Reusable year after year (laminated resources)

Perfect For
Years 2–4 (Ages 7–9)
KS1 & Lower KS2
SEND & EAL learners
Science lessons / STEM week
End-of-term projects
Classroom displays

Note: This is a digital download.