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o ur schools edible garden

o ur schools edible garden. w hy we need one. Stephanie Alexander says ….

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o ur schools edible garden

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  1. ourschoolsedible garden whywe needone

  2. Stephanie Alexander says … 'Establishing a Kitchen Garden Program in your school is well worth the effort; the benefits to the students are essential and multifarious. I believe that some of what is learned will continue to influence these students long after they have moved on from their years in the kitchen garden. The more entrenched the philosophy becomes in the school the richer the learnings can be.'

  3. the science component • Patterns are shown by awareness of seasons, which is needed to know when to plant different seeds • Materials from the earth are used for growing plants • Different types of plants suit different soils, learning about ph levels • Energy from the sun is needed to grow plants • Discussion of natural and processed materials

  4. the maths component • Mathematics is used in gardening when estimating how many plants will fit in a certain sized garden. • The measurement formulas such as Area, Length and Volume are used for soil and water amounts. • Calender use is needed, to determine how often to water and fertilise • Knowledge of data collection and representation is used to compare growth of plants.

  5. the SOSE component • Learning about smart water use, when to water the garden • Learning about smart food practices, sustainability, no food wastage • Gardening can create a sense of community, of belonging to a group • Investigating the people and resources involved in the production of food.

  6. thehealth component • Finding out about the nutritional value of different foods. • Determining that a selection of foods is good for good health, selecting from the five food groups. • Knowing where most nutrition is in a piece of fruit or vegetable.

  7. The beginnings of a school garden

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