Growing school gardens to increase understanding of agriculture: how food is grown and where it comes from, providing opportunities for students to try new foods and helping to create an outdoor learning lab!
Objectives
To teach children where their food comes from and give them the experience of growing their own food.
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To encourage children to include more fruits and vegetables in their diets by allowing them to eat the fruits and vegetables they have grown at school. |
To give teachers an outdoor garden classroom where they can teach their everyday curriculum in all subjects.
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