#3540. Outdoor Learning

Science, level: Elementary
Posted Tue Aug 2 18:26:58 PDT 2005 by Abram Joseph (magnolia71270@yahoo.com).
Mesquite High School, Mesquite, TX
Materials Required: gloves, apron, shovel, rake, fertilizer and seasonal plants.
Activity Time: Five Days
Concepts Taught: Outdoor Learning

Objective: Students will be able to perform basic planting strategies while engaging in safe outdoor activity

Material Needed: gloves, apron, shovel, rake, fertilizer and seasonal plants.

Activity Time: Five Days

Steps

1. Clear out a 10ft area by removing all unwanted grass and weeds.
2. Till area so that soil becomes fresh (including fertilizer).
3. Place plants in desired area (12 inches apart).
4. Press container on desired area. (Make an imprint).
5. Dig a hole twice the size of the roots of the plant.
6. Compress all soil, fertilizer, and dirt.
7. Water five days consecutively.

This is a very fun activity that is great to provide relevance for students. Steps should be explained before beginning this outside activity.