We couldn't be more proud of our second (almost third) graders... They were inspirational teachers tonight, transforming the thinking of our guests. In February, we were inspired by the school garden at Twin Oaks Elementary School. We began by studying the components of soil and figuring out what makes soil healthy. We conducted several soil experiments, and recorded our discoveries in our science notebooks. In addition, we began preparing the soil in our garden beds, and planted various fruits, vegetables, and flowers to eat and attract pollinators. After a general class study, students researched individual topics and wrote their findings into informational paragraphs. In science they learned about seeds and pollination, and created models to explain these natural processes. In the beginning of May, students completed their research and began applying their learning to help our community. They brainstormed and created small action groups to share their learning with our community. These are student-centered groups that include teaching our community about pollination, global warming and composting, producing and performing songs about creating a healthy earth, reusing containers for potting plants, and creating a hummingbird feeder. Please download your own copy of the student field guide.
Check out the Compost.com commercial.Photos from the exhibition, and the whole yearHere is a link to downloadable pictures from the school year, including the photos from this project that were highlighted during exhibition, and additional pictures from the exhibition itself.
Mr. Manger's Class 2017-2018 Ms. Kegley's Class 2017-2018
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