About the Project

Students will be avidly involved in the creation and nurturing of our plant life. Our grant promotes many learning opportunities and access for all students involved. Students will apply grade-level math to measure the perimeter and find the area of the garden beds and compost bins being built. Students will be able to learn and work outdoors with our outdoor classroom setup. We will be able to fully apply learning happening in the classroom directly to our school garden, making deeper school to home connections. Students will enjoy activities related to plant life and the cycle of matter within our school, including the use of unwanted food and composting. We will learn about the life cycles of various insects/decomposers and interpret the impact they have on our garden and the growth of plants. Together we will reduce the amount of food wasted by composting and producing rich usable soil for the whole school. Fifth graders will enjoy a nature walk to Storybook Garden and Museum; a field trip offered to younger grades which focuses heavily on content related to our garden. By the end of the year, students will present their knowledge of matter and energy in plants to families.