During the first quarter, the 5th graders covered a science unit on plant life. As part of their studies, they planted a snap pea seed and have spent the past couple of months tending to it and watching it grow. The circled area in the picture below shows the first pea pod sprouting one of the plants:
If this sample is representative of the group, we have some future gardeners on our hands!
What a great way to connect students with biology, earth science and learning. It would be wonderful to incorporate these classes with the parish community garden and tie in with the Christian service element of our faith as well.
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