STEM in the Garden - UMSL Campus - 09.10.16

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: UMSL South Campus             

                7900 Natural Bridge

                Marillac Hall / Room 110         Click Here for Map

                St. Louis, MO  63121

Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm

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)