Learning Targets:
Students will develop an understanding of the native biology and ecology of Southern California with an emphasis on sustainability and real world problem solving with regards to the environment and food production.
Students will create multimedia and art installations in order to convey their understanding and exhibit their learning to peers, elementary students, and the community at large. These may take the form of video and multimedia installations, art workshops with students learning plein aire painting and drawing techniques. Graphic design of brochures and information on the plants and food systems in the garden.
Students will learn to design and fabricate a sustainable garden using the principles of permaculture. This will include the design of all structures within the garden.
Students will develop working budgets and cost benefit analysis of the food produced for a bi-monthly farmers market.
Students will develop an understanding of the native biology and ecology of Southern California with an emphasis on sustainability and real world problem solving with regards to the environment and food production.
Students will create multimedia and art installations in order to convey their understanding and exhibit their learning to peers, elementary students, and the community at large. These may take the form of video and multimedia installations, art workshops with students learning plein aire painting and drawing techniques. Graphic design of brochures and information on the plants and food systems in the garden.
Students will learn to design and fabricate a sustainable garden using the principles of permaculture. This will include the design of all structures within the garden.
Students will develop working budgets and cost benefit analysis of the food produced for a bi-monthly farmers market.