Elementary School – Page 10 – Captain Planet Foundation

Modeling the Square Foot Garden

Students will demonstrate the need for plant spacing by going through a yoga sequence modeling plant growth.

Students will diagnose and treat unhealthy plants; look for evidence that plants respond to outside influences; and correctly identify plants’ needs.

Students will explore, chart, and analyze the effects of seed spacing in their garden.

Students will observe and identify bugs in their garden.

Students will learn how pests spread and how to control them.

Students will observe and learn about beneficial insects in the garden.

Students will examine how World War I posters influenced food choices, and create their own posters to influence healthy eating.

Students will learn about and create speeches around Food Pledges

Students will learn about the benefits and historical significance of trench gardens.