Another new FFS event happened last Friday in the Springwater garden. As part of a large scale, 3-hour chemistry event, Kaci Rae hosted small groups of 7th-8th graders in the outdoor classroom to learn about pH testing and the chemistry behind garden soils. Students learned how organic and permaculture gardeners identify problems when the soils aren't productive to certain types of plants and how to solve these issues with on-hand and natural processes. After conducting soil and pH tests, students gave advice on how to amend the garden soils. We look forward to practicing these suggestions when gardening class begins again after Spring Break.
In a new collaborative experiment to create relevant and hands on math experiences, the 4th grade class and Kaci Rae teamed up for a FFS Math In The Garden event. In small groups, students rotated through sessions focused on the ratios of weed parts, the perimeter of garden beds, and solving measurement problems while planting potatoes. Overall, it was a beautiful day, the students had fun, and we were able to pilot a new math event! |
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