Popular Project Prototype 6: School and Community Gardens

Suggested Subject

Areas:

Science, Math, Agriculture

TITLE OF SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS

Arizona Service Learning Standards

(For Grades 4-8)

Content Area Standards

Reading

Writing

Math

Suggested Activities

Preparation
  • Gather info about types, sizes, and materials related to school/community gardens.
  • Contact resource personnel at University of Arizona Co-op Extension.
  • Decide on a type of garden after research: e.g. flower, vegetable, xeriscape, wildlife, riparian, etc.
  • Design the garden and draw the plans.
  • Write letters to get permission, requisition materials, work orders and donations.

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Action
  • Mark the area.
  • Prepare the soil and watering system.
  • Plant the garden. Label the plants.
  • Set up the care schedule. Follow it.
  • Keep notes and journals.

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Reflection
  • Enjoy and/or donate the products of the garden.
  • Evaluate the results of the garden.
  • Compare plants from the garden with store products.
  • Create a scrapbook/photo album/collage.
  • Invite guests to share in a garden party (celebration).

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Community Connections: Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Agriculture teachers, American Horticultural Society, Desert Botanical Garden, Boyce Thompson Arboretum.

Additional Information: There are many great websites and grants on-line for gardening