Creating a Sustainable Garden Project

In this project, students will learn about the importance of sustainability and how to create a sustainable garden. The learning outcomes for this project include:

• Understanding the concept of sustainability and its importance in our environment
• Identifying the different components of a sustainable garden
• Learning how to plan and design a sustainable garden
• Developing skills in gardening and plant care

Methodology

The project will be divided into four phases:

1. Introduction to sustainability and sustainable gardening
2. Planning and designing a sustainable garden
3. Creating the garden
4. Maintaining the garden

Resources/Materials Required

• Seeds and plants
• Gardening tools (shovels, rakes, gloves, etc.)
• Compost and soil
• Recyclable materials (plastic bottles, cans, etc.)
• Access to a garden or outdoor space

Instructions

Phase 1: Introduction to sustainability and sustainable gardening

• Introduce the concept of sustainability and its importance in our environment
• Discuss the different components of a sustainable garden (composting, water conservation, etc.)
• Show examples of sustainable gardens and discuss their features

Phase 2: Planning and designing a sustainable garden

• Divide students into groups and assign them a section of the garden to plan and design
• Provide students with graph paper and pencils to sketch out their designs
• Encourage students to incorporate sustainable features into their designs

Phase 3: Creating the garden

• Provide students with the necessary materials to create their garden sections
• Supervise students as they plant their seeds and plants
• Encourage students to use recyclable materials in their garden designs

Phase 4: Maintaining the garden

• Assign students to different tasks such as watering, weeding, and composting
• Encourage students to monitor the growth of their plants and make adjustments as needed
• Discuss the importance of ongoing maintenance in a sustainable garden

Assessment

Assessment will be based on the following:

• Completion of each phase of the project
• Quality of the garden design
• Overall sustainability of the garden
• Participation in garden maintenance tasks