Description Last year I took plants and gardens to a whole new level. I had the opportunity to have a scout earn his eagle by helping me make 2 planter boxes at our school. We then quickly planted our garden and had a great hands-on experience in the dirt. The kids used their garden journals to track the growth of the plants. Everyday they had to water and maintain the garden thus giving them a personal connection. We then had a salad party and ate the things we grew. It was amazing.
Education Level(s) 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Subject(s) Health, Wellness & Physical Education
Learning Objectives My students learn that we can all be responsible for our eating habits and take good care of our bodies. One way is by growing our own healthy foods. We sing a song called "Dirt made my lunch" and get to the real "root" of how fun growing our own food is. Most students do not have the opportunity of growing their own food and then eating it. By being involved with our garden the kids become active learners not just on paper, but really getting dirty. Digging in the dirt makes you smarter!
Materials Because our garden is so new we do not have the appropriate tools to help maintain the garden. (I have been bringing mine from home.) Watering cans, rakes, hoes, small hand tools would be nice. And of-course seeds! We also need to purchase dirt and soil pep for our raised beds. I would also like to teach the kids how to make their own dirt. (A compost box of some sort.) We have a salad party that involves buying different vegetable for the kids to try. Eating healthy plays a big part.
Other Information I teach a Multi Age Classroom that has 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders all in the same class. We are called the mini MAC's. Also at my school is a Big MAC class as well. (4th, 5th, and 6th together) Both of these classes would benefit from this grant. Thank-you for the opportunity.
Grant Sponsor: HealthCurriculum.org
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