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We made our Classroom and Garden Agreements together.
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We learned that different colored fruits and vegetables help our bodies stay healthy in different ways.
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We learned about the 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 reviewed "Eat a Rainbow" and "Go, Grow, Glow" foods. You voted on the recipe your class will be making for the 2022 March Snackness Challenge!
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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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Students began making their poster presentations for March Snackness.
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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 discussed food traditions around the world and then made drawings of our own food traditions.
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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 build in the garden. (While listening to the Encanto soundtrack, of course.)
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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 played scavenger hunt bingo to explore the garden and we made observations and predicitions about a plant growing in the garden.
Garden/Greenhouse Updates
Garden/Greenhouse Updates
The McKinley School Garden and Greenhouse are works in progress! Progress pictures will be posted on this page throughout the year. If you are a school or community member, please contact me if you have ideas about garden/greenhouse development.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Attention 3rd and 4th Graders!
Attention 3rd and 4th Graders!
This announcement is for you.
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