You Get a Plant, You Get a Plant!
- School:
- Oakridge Middle
- Subject:
- Science
- Teacher:
- April Jaycox- Varga
- Students Impacted:
- 150
- Grade:
- 6
- Date:
- August 10, 2024
Investor
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
A Champion For Learning - $300.00
Goal
My goal is to provide each of my students the opportunity to cultivate and properly care for their own plant. In addition to developing their sense of responsibility and engaging them in a new experience, I hope to encourage them to learn more about plant cycles and needs. Ultimately, I hope this experience encourages my students to embrace biophilia, which is a word that describes the bond between people and nature, plants included. This refers to the idea that nurturing another living being brings the nurturer a sense of well-being and purpose.
Category
Other -
What will be done with my students
Each student will select a species of various plant choices after some initial background research. Students will then learn about the propagation process and a suitable environment as well as the needs of their chosen plant. They will choose the best location on campus for their given plant and continue to monitor and care for their plant throughout the year. Students will take their plant home at the end of the year.
Benefits to my students
The vast majority of my incoming students have never engaged themselves in the care of plants. Owning and caring for their own plant will foster a new sense of responsibility and ownership for my students. It will also provide a wonderful opportunity for them to hone their research skills and learn a new craft. In addition, I hope to promote their problem-solving skills, as inevitably many will experience various issues with their plant growth. Numerous studies have also found that plants can enhance air quality and create a calming atmosphere, which can improve student focus and well-being.
Budget Narrative
This money will be used between Amazon and Home Depot to purchase the individual pots, plants and potting soil.
Items
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 Pcs 4'' Plant Pots Bulk Flower Pots with Drainage Hole and Saucer Small Pots | $36.00 |
| 2 | 54 Pcs 4'' Plant Pots Bulk Flower Pots with Drainage Hole and Saucer Small Pots | $36.00 |
| 3 | 54 Pcs 4'' Plant Pots Bulk c Flower Pots with Drainage Hole and Saucer Small Pots | $36.00 |
| 4 | Ultimate Indoor Houseplant Collection - 45 Live Plants in 2 Inch Pots - Grower's Choice Based on Health, Beauty and Availability - Florist Quality Easy to Grow Air Purifying Indoor Plants | $140.00 |
| 5 | Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, For Container Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Shrubs, Annuals, Perennials, Feeds up to 6 Months, 16 qt. | $26.00 |
| 6 | Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, For Container Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Shrubs, Annuals, Perennials, Feeds up to 6 Months, 16 qt. | $26.00 |
| Total: | $300.00 |
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