More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Nothing is more hands-on and relevant to every learner than the food they can grow and put in their bodies. This project will help students truly grasp every step in the food cycle.
The vegetables grown from this project provide a learning opportunity not just to my students, but the entire school community. Furthermore, I hope this project inspires students to eat healthy, get outdoors, and get their hands dirty!
The project will begin with a focus on the soil by performing soil tests using the soil kit. Through this they will gain an understanding of soil composition. Taking advantage of the compost bin the school already has, students will work to amend the soil with compost. They will have a full understanding of the composting process with the use of the compost kit.
From there, students will begin to learn about plant growth and development. We will use the Professional Greenhouse Starter Kit to grow our small vegetable seeds indoors. Students will learn about photosynthesis and necessity of light with the use of the Hydrofarm Grow Light System. Once our seedlings are ready, they will be transplanted into the raised garden bed. This raised garden bed will provide more access for my students that have physical disabilities.
The vegetables grown from the garden will be used in awesome edible science experiments; or, in other words, recipes! Students will learn easy meals they can make from the food we grow in the garden. I know this project is something that will have a lifelong impact on my students lives in a multitude of ways!
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Nothing is more hands-on and relevant to every learner than the food they can grow and put in their bodies. This project will help students truly grasp every step in the food cycle.
The vegetables grown from this project provide a learning opportunity not just to my students, but the entire school community. Furthermore, I hope this project inspires students to eat healthy, get outdoors, and get their hands dirty!
The project will begin with a focus on the soil by performing soil tests using the soil kit. Through this they will gain an understanding of soil composition. Taking advantage of the compost bin the school already has, students will work to amend the soil with compost. They will have a full understanding of the composting process with the use of the compost kit.
From there, students will begin to learn about plant growth and development. We will use the Professional Greenhouse Starter Kit to grow our small vegetable seeds indoors. Students will learn about photosynthesis and necessity of light with the use of the Hydrofarm Grow Light System. Once our seedlings are ready, they will be transplanted into the raised garden bed. This raised garden bed will provide more access for my students that have physical disabilities.
The vegetables grown from the garden will be used in awesome edible science experiments; or, in other words, recipes! Students will learn easy meals they can make from the food we grow in the garden. I know this project is something that will have a lifelong impact on my students lives in a multitude of ways!