Jocelyn Billings

MD

A Garden Story

Tue, Nov 28, 2017 6:13 PM
Article review for my Gardening Unit

The resource, A Garden Story, is useful in gaining inspiration for a gardening or environmental unit for teachers. It tells the story how one skill full science club made kindergarten through fifth graders dream of having a school garden come true. The students lived in an urban area (Detroit) and thought that it was never possible but through scientific dedication it did. The article explained how the club researched grants and finally received one that made it all possible. This can be a useful resource for teachers looking where to start when wanting to create a school garden. I myself learned that you can receive a grant for this project and thought it was very fascinating. Overall, I would rate this article 5/5 because it is great for inspiration.

Pollinator Gardens

Tue, Nov 28, 2017 6:11 PM
Article review for my Gardening Unit

The resource that I found under the NSTA LC, Pollinator Gardens, was the most useful of them all. I like that this resource modeled an exact lesson plan and even gave the standard to abide by. I think the most useful part of this resource is the background information section that is given right after the objective, method, and materials. This section explains how flowers have evolved and how important a pollinator garden is for a food source. The most important insect to benefit from this garden would be, bees, which also help our environment. This article and subject could easily tie into to any lesson for organisms and the environment. Overall I would rate this 5/5 stars.