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We made our Classroom and Garden Agreements together.
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We learned about the six parts of the plant and their functions. We identified plants and their parts in the garden.
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We learned how Go, Grow, and Glow foods help our bodies stay healthy.
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We learned about the lifecycle of a pumpkin plant and compared it to our own lifecycles.
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We learned about the 5 flavor profiles in cooking and made our own custom popcorn seasoning.
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We learned about whole and processed foods and the unique paths that whole foods take to become processed foods.
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We read and discussed themes in Stone Soup by John J. Muth and identified the unique contributions that each student brings to the class.
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We discussed food traditions around the world and then made drawings of our own food traditions.
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We made our own root-view seed cups to observe how seeds germinate roots and shoots.
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We learned about what goes into the garbage, recycling, and compost bins. We learned about what composting is and how we can create our own compost bin at school.
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We painted wooden squares to decorate the garden beds soon to be planted in.
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We learned about pollination and the important role that pollinators like bees play in our food production.
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We learned about the crucial roles that food service workers play in feeding us. We made drawings and cards of appreciation for the cafeteria workers.
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We planted seeds and seedlings for the first time in our garden. We also planted "intentions" we want to follow through with.
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We played scavenger hunt bingo to explore the garden and we made observations and predicitions about a plant growing in the garden.
The School Garden is currently being developed. A. Chester Redshaw Elementary School recieved a grant from the Whole Kids Foundation to support the expansion of the garden. Visit this page in the future to for garden progress updates.
The garden will be an instructional and growing space for the students and entire school community to utilize. If you are a school or community member and have ideas about garden development, please contact me!
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