Class Description:
CCS's own Joanne Justice facilitates this introduction to botany which includes fun and close encounter with plants. The curriculum begins with the purpose and stewardship of plants as recorded in the Bible. The anatomy, environment, challenges and survival of this third day creation is integrated with hands on experiments and “take home gardens”. Mrs. Justice has been preparing to facilitate this activity for several months, and is ready to provide an engaging, hands-on experience.
The students will learn, using recycled materials, to grow plants from seeds and cuttings. Additionally, students will learn hydroponics, build vertical gardens and create grow bag gardens.
CCS Garden Club aims to inspire children to be in awe of God’s third day creation, be stewards of the earth and ecology while building a passion for growing wholesome and healthy food.
Curriculum
Week 1: Purpose of plants from the Bible and plant anatomy
Week 2: The optimum environment for plant growth
Week 3: Grow bag gardening
Week 4: Vertical Growing Tower
Week 5: How to make a terrarium
Week 6: Herb Identification and dangerous plants.
Week 7: Hydroponics 101
Week 8: How plants propagate, Part I
Week 9: How plants propagate, Part II
Week 10: Bugs and birds pollination. Harvest and eating a “healthy” rainbow.
Other Notes to Parents:
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Sending an extra snack is recommended for your student to eat while waiting for class to start at 3:30.
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Pick up your student(s) in the fellowship hall at 4:30 through the side courtyard door. Please find the teacher to sign out your student(s).
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If student is not picked up by 4:30, an after-care teacher will sign out the student and escort him or her to after-care.
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