Case Study #1 - The Dirt on Dirt

Our guiding question:
How do plants and organisms interact to help our garden thrive?

We are deep into our 2nd learning expedition, The World is Our Garden.  We spent our first case study getting to know earth's materials. 

Students used tools that scientist use, such as:
~magnifying glass
~viles
~screens
~science journals to record observations.

 Students enjoyed being geologist and experimenting with rocks, pebbles, sand, silt and clay.

From all of the observations, questions and experiments, we have a better understanding of soil and compost.  We ended our case study with an in depth study of earthworms.  Being a helminthologist was exciting and engaging.  Be sure to ask your child about his/her learning about this very important garden organism.  Students are excited to fill our garden beds with compost and rich, organic soil along with our helpful earthworms. 

Long Term Learning Target:
I can explain how plants and organisms interact to help our garden thrive.
I can identify what plants and organisms need to thrive.