"Teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in their lives." --Thomas Berry, The Dream of the Earth
My students need a compost starter kit to save the planet and grow a greener community through our campus greenhouse, with raised vegetable beds.
Our school is in the beginning stages of a Farm to School initiative, and my students have developed an interest in protecting the environment through "green" farming techniques, like composting and recycling.
My elementary school is a Title 1, STEAM focused, Farm to School Charter School in Georgia. Our students have a hunger for learning and a thirst to live a healthier lifestyle. We are K-5 school where students come from a variety of backgrounds, and this project will offer all students an opportunity to learn the importance of planting, growing and harvesting the food they eat. The students and parents at HECS are amazing! Students are always willing to try new things and our parents are right there to support our new initiatives. Our Farm to School program is no different!
My Project
This project will offer my students the opportunity to design and establish a school garden. Once the garden is established, students will participate in cooking demonstrations and taste tests. Through this project students will learn about the life cycle of various plants, how different minerals, soils, and environmental factors affect plant growth and production, and how plants can nourish our bodies and impact the environment. Additionally, my students will be exposed to responsible gardening techniques and the effects of pollution on our local environment.
These project-based activities will enhance classroom education through hands-on learning related to food, health, agriculture, and nutrition.
Many of my students' families do not have the means or knowledge to grow a garden at their homes, this project will provide these children with the opportunity to participate in the creation of a vegetable garden. The long-term value to our community will be immeasurable.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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