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Goal

Our goal is to build a greenhouse that allows students to grow plants all year long. With this greenhouse, students can learn how to care for plants, grow food, and understand more about how nature works. The greenhouse will help students stay connected to the garden even during the colder months, teaching them about plants and how they grow. 

 

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What will be done with my students

This project will be a permanent part of our school’s activities, allowing students to grow plants year-round. Starting in the spring, Mr. Cymer, the science teacher, and I will work with students to set up the greenhouse. Once the greenhouse is built, students will plant seeds, care for the plants, and monitor their growth. This will happen throughout the school year and during the summer, ensuring the greenhouse is always active.

Each week, students will spend time in the greenhouse learning how to care for different types of plants. They will take notes on how much water, sunlight, and care each plant needs. These activities will connect with what students are learning about plants, weather, and nature in their regular lessons, but without using too much classroom time. We plan for this to be a long-term addition to the school, with students from different grades taking part every year. 

 

Benefits to my students

The greenhouse will benefit not only science students but also those in other subjects like math, social studies, and English. Around 150 students will participate directly this year, but we expect even more in the future as the project continues. Teachers from different subjects will be able to use the greenhouse to support their lessons. For example, math students can measure plant growth, English students can write about the gardening process, and social studies students can explore the history of farming and agriculture.

The expected outcomes include increased understanding of how plants grow, how to take care of them, and how they relate to other areas like the environment and food production. We also expect students to develop skills like responsibility, teamwork, and patience. Success will be measured by how many plants grow, how students apply what they learn, and their participation in greenhouse activities. This project will be ongoing, impacting hundreds of students over the coming years. 

 

Budget Narrative

We plan to purchase two 6' x 12' greenhouse kits, totaling $1,000, which will provide sufficient space for year-round planting activities. We have leftover seeds from last year, so we will not need to purchase new plants. Instead, $150 will be allocated for pots to ensure proper planting and growth within the greenhouses. Additionally, we will invest $100 in essential gardening tools like shovels and rakes, and $100 for fertilizer and other basic gardening supplies to maintain the plants. The total budget for this project is $1,500, and the materials will be reused each year to benefit future students 

 

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