Thanks to REAL School Gardens and much to my child's delight, watermelons were harvested in our school gardens this Fall! The children got to follow a complete cycle of growth, from seed to fruit, while enjoying a hands on approach. They got to use their math skills (measuring the melons over time, for example) and writing skills (labeling plants and documenting the experience). They got to use scientific inquiry (why is his watermelon bigger than mine) and draw pictures. This is just a small example of what REAL School Gardens is all about. On a much larger scale, they foster multi-dimensional and powerful learning experiences in outdoor learning environments.
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Causes: Education, Primary & Elementary Schools
Mission: We equip teachers to unlock student performance with the power of experiential learning.
Results: We currently work with over 100 schools to better prepare teachers to deliver engaging hands-on STEM lessons to their students.
Target demographics: K-6 public schools, teachers, and students.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 57,000 students and more than 3,000 teachers
Geographic areas served: Title I elementary schools across Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington DC
Programs: Our Professional Learning Program: job-embedded teacher professional development that equips teachers with the tools and training they need to incorporate experiential learning into their every day instruction