A Meaningful Garden

This article explains how a simple garden was created in an elementary school that involved preparation and planning with a great deal of money. What makes this particular article interest... See More

This article explains how a simple garden was created in an elementary school that involved preparation and planning with a great deal of money. What makes this particular article interesting was that this garden was designed to plant native plants. Students researched the plants on the internet and in native plant guides to choose the ones they were most interested in planting. Each plant had to have an enthnobotanical such a medicinal, culinary or otherwise.

Experiential Outside Project

Ms. Kirby and her students bemoaned the barren, ugly outdoor space in front of their portable classroom. They decided to take their available $25, lots of elbow grease, a bit of asking for h... See More

Ms. Kirby and her students bemoaned the barren, ugly outdoor space in front of their portable classroom. They decided to take their available $25, lots of elbow grease, a bit of asking for help from the PTSA and the community, and make a native garden that would beautify their space for years to come. In the meantime, students used research skills, learned math and science lessons, and practiced their writing skills. The culmination of the project was a party to which the community was invited, as thanks for their help. The article provides reference to standards and internet sources. I wish the article had had more than one very small photo of the project. Otherwise, it sounds like an amazing experience.

Creating a garden with native plants

Tasha Kirby, a fourth grade teacher in Sammamish, Washington, takes you through the design, building and use of this garden which integrated the social studies and science of native plants a... See More

Tasha Kirby, a fourth grade teacher in Sammamish, Washington, takes you through the design, building and use of this garden which integrated the social studies and science of native plants and their uses.

A Garden of Learning

This is a great resource! I would love to start a garden with my elementary students and I enjoyed how this article walked through how to do so. I wish the article had a little more substanc... See More

This is a great resource! I would love to start a garden with my elementary students and I enjoyed how this article walked through how to do so. I wish the article had a little more substance on projects with the garden but overall a good resource.

Awesome Resource

I really enjoyed reading through this resource. It breaks down the lesson that the 4th grade class went through and everything is clearly laid out for other viewers to see.