My students need plant starting kits to engage in their own gardening.
$511 goal
This project expired on October 19, 2017.
This project expired on October 19, 2017.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
As an educator in a low-income/high poverty school, my students encounter many obstacles and challenges not only in the classroom setting, but also in their community. Nonetheless, they are academically driven and strive to learn as much as they can.
My students come from diverse backgrounds and one thing they all have in common is their love for learning.
My students are not only academically driven, they are also kind individuals who want to make their society an equitable place to live and be part of.
My Project
When one thinks about a garden, revolution is not the first thing that comes to one's mind. We are living in a time where environmental regulations are regressing, and global warming is dismissed. I want my students to learn about environmental regulations and environmental justice. Many of my students live in industrial areas that affect their quality of life, and it is of utmost importance that they learn the importance of caring for their environment.
A class garden will promote caring for the environment and build community among students.
Students will learn the importance of both edible and non-edible plants. The garden will be the first step of self- empowerment, and then they can inform their peers, family members and community at large the importance of taking care and improving our environment. Students will read about how to successfully plant seeds and how to care for plants with the books. Also, with the veggie and herb and with the kits they will learn how to plant and care for the plants. The project will start in the classroom and expand to their homes.
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