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Goal

After moving to second grade last year I now have decided to renew this garden grant. My goal is to continue to provide my students the opportunity to experience the hands- on activities for growing various plants in the garden box growing systems that I have purchased in prior years of this ongoing grant. Also, teaching them about nutrition and the responsiblility of working with others to achieve a successful crop. Students from all classes will have the opportunity to watch the progress of plant growth and share in the crops! As an added benefit, a flower garden area in the center of campus will be planned out and a bench added for students to come sit and read quietly. This was the idea of my students from last year and I want to make it happened for her!  

What will be done with my students

The students will learn the benefits of gardening through our standards based Science concepts including life cycles of plants, soil importance, nutrition for our lives. Research will include finding the best vegetables for current growing seasons and in our climate. Then the students will prepare the previously purchased garden boxes for the first planting in September. Lessons will include using the scientific process, light energy, properties of soil and water, and using journaling to keep records. We will replant throughout the year. Inquiry skills will include making observations, predicting, recording data, and drawing conclusions. 

Benefits to my students

There are so many benefits to the students! In prior years I have seen an increase in student responsibility, pride in the product and within each and every student in my classes. Every year the class becomes so engaged, enthusiastic, and excited with the learning that takes place all year. Students in the past have worked through insect infestation, root rot, over watering from too much rain, and poor plant quality. Starting seeds in the classroom under our grow lights enables students to try various ways to grow. All in all a sense of responsibility and community are developed. Students come back year after year to "check out the garden"!  

Budget Narrative

The budget items are mainly for new plants, seeds, and other consumable items as the grow boxes were purchased in prior years. I try to purchase "on sale" items when possible and will be estimated. The new items will be the rainbarrel and bench for the reading garden. 

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