Urban Farming

My Perspectives Grade 7 Unit 3 Turning Points

Page. 339 Research Assignment

Work in your group to research and create a digital multimedia presentation on one of the following topics:

• Urban farms and community gardens in your area
• how to start an urban farm or community garden
• the health and environment benefits of urban farming
• where the food used in your school cafeteria comes from and how many "food miles" it travels

Community Gardens in Long Beach:

• Long Beach Fresh
• Our Foods
• Conservation Corps of Long Beach
• Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library

Resources:

• Learn about Victory Gardens