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Goal

The goal of this grant is to give our middle grade students the opportunity to harvest and maintain a Florida indigenous plant garden with an emphasis on plants' interactions within numerous cycles: growth, reproduction, carbon and nitrogen. In addition and no less important, gardening positively impacts mood and psychological wellbeing as well as beautifying our campus and providing areas of natural respite. 

 

What will be done with my students

Students will study the importance of plants to humans and just about all other life on Earth is absolute: Plants supply food, maintain the atmosphere (production of oxygen and absorption of carbon dioxide), recycle matter in biogeochemical cycles and create habitats for many organisms. They will then research Florida plants to utilize and use hands-on, mathematical skills for plotting our square footage and soil volume for the garden. Students will then plant the garden using their newfound knowledge.  

 

Benefits to my students

Students will learn through engaged and hands-on activity as well as research skills. In addition, this project will improve overall mood and well-being as well as give the students an opportunity to be active participants in beautifying their school.  

 

Budget Narrative

The price of this will include a garden tool set, topsoil, border and plants/seeds.  

 

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