STEM in the Garden - Mineral College 05.14.16

Description:

Many students will have never experienced growing their own food, so following a plant’s life cycle from seed to table could be a novel and life altering experience. The opportunities to learn and apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts in school gardens abound. From charting plant growth & development, graphing rainfall, to conducting soil percolation tests to designing greenhouses & bird feeders are just a few. Participants will complete a soil perforation test, learn and gather different items for composting and make a lasagna garden, make seed balls, design a gardening log and journal, learn the benefits of native planting and water conservation as well as other STEM gardening resources.

Location: Mineral Area College

               Private Dinning Area (Next to Cafeteria)

               5270 Flat River Road

               Park Hills, MO  63601

Time: 8:30am-11:30am

Cost: $15.00 /*Free for United 4 Children Missouri Child Nutrition Food Program

                       Family Child Care Providers

                       (call 314-531-1412 ext 66 to receive your discount)

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