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""How can we allow this?" one of my students asked during a class discussion on world hunger. It seemed so simple to her--as citizens of the most technologically advanced country in the world. Shouldn't we be doing something to help others?
Though this conversation took place several months ago, ... " MORE ""How can we allow this?" one of my students asked during a class discussion on world hunger. It seemed so simple to her--as citizens of the most technologically advanced country in the world. Shouldn't we be doing something to help others?
Though this conversation took place several months ago, this simple question has not left my mind. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to tackle this problem throughout the course of my Honors Biology course in the spring of 2010.
Throughout the semester, my students will encounter opportunities to evaluate the complexities of world famine in a technologically globalized society. To provide these opportunities, I have planned a gardening project for my class.
This garden will allow students to take a hands-on approach to the issue outside of the classroom while we discuss the economics, ethics, and politics behind the issue inside the classroom.
Crops and vegetables grown in this garden will be sold at a student-run farmer's market. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Stop Hunger Now, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to impoverished people all over the world.
My students need garden tools such as shovels, sprinkler heads, hand tools, work gloves, and plant lighting. HIDELive Updates
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Karen M. (volunteer)
on Oct 19, 2009
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