Making Science Relatable Through Gardening

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With these funds I will purchase materials to build a garden outside of my classroom. This garden will be a zen place where students can practice gardening skills and learn about life science. Imagine an experiment where students cover one plant and keep another plant exposed to light. Which one will thrive? Imagine kids actually providing water to the plants, weeding the plants, and harvesting the plants. This will build a life long skill (gardening) that they can use in the future. Imagine kids picking a plant and observing it's cells under a microscope. I want my kids to learn science through exploration, and you can help make that happen!

Back Up Plan

If we do not reach our goal I will purchase a smaller indoor garden. This wouldn't give the students as much of a hands on experience but it will still serve the purpose for my specific class.

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I am excited to be a part of the TFA family and join the movement to solve education inequity in this country and provide all students with a quality education. I'm fortunate enough to be selected from a nationwide talent applicant pool to join a teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in high need public schools. This summer I will be participating in an intensive skill and knowledge development program aiming to increase student achievement as well as a comprehensive professional development program including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. I can't wait for my first year with Teach for America.

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