Intro to Gardening: How Do I Start to Garden? 10Wks (Ages 13-18)
In this 10-week class, learners will learn gardening basics and how to start a garden. They will be able to start growing plants as part of the class (optional) or discuss plants that they might already be growing.
Dr. Lopez
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(461)
What's included
10 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
No background or experience in gardening is require. In this 10-week class, learners will learn the basics of gardening, tools and techniques used to garden. Learners will have the opportunity to sow, grow, and take care of plants depending on the learner's growing season (optional) We will cover the following topics following the schedule below: WEEK 1: Winter Sowing and Greenhouses What is winter sowing? When is it used? Why is it important? Which plants are ideal for winter sowing? What are greenhouses? Why are greenhouses a useful tool? WEEK 2: Structure and Function of Mini Greenhouse Learn about the structure and function of a mini greenhouse for plant growth. Sow seeds (optional) As soon as the seeds germinate, learners will record and describe their development in a garden journal. WEEK 3: Seed Germination and Gardening Progress What is required for seed germination? When do seeds germinate? How do seeds germinate? Update garden journal WEEK 4-5: Research and Discuss Plant 1 Learner will research and discuss a plant that they are growing or would like to grow. WEEK 6: Transplanting Seedling and Gardening progress What is transplanting? Why do you transplant seedlings? When do you transplant seedlings? How do you transplant seedlings? Update garden journal WEEK 7-8: Research and Discussion for Plant 2 Learner will research and discuss a second plant that they are growing or want to grow. WEEK 8: Photosynthesis and Gardening progress Learn the basics of photosynthesis to understand how plants obtain energy to grow. Update the garden journal WEEK 9: Select a Plant and Prepare a Presentation Prepare a presentation of the selected plant. WEEK 10: Complete and Deliver Presentation Complete presentation of the selected plant.
Other Details
Supply List
To build a mini greenhouse, learners will need the following materials: 1 clear water/soda bottle scissors or sharp cutting blade to cut plastic masking tape potting soil, seeds, pencil and plant labels if sowing seeds (optional)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Rice University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dr. Lopez has been teaching science-related courses on Outschool since March 2020. Some of the general topics she has taught include Microbiology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Botany, Herpetology, environmental science with research and presentation components.
She previously taught undergraduate non-science and science major courses in Ecology, Tropical Biology, and Life Sciences at University of California, Irvine. Furthermore, she lead undergraduate field and lab courses in Ornithology, Ecology, and Biodiversity at Rice University.
EDUCATION
Dr. Lopez earned a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rice University in Houston, TX and earned a B.S. in Biology from University California, Los Angeles.
Research Experience
Dr. Lopez has conducted research in various ecosystems including mudflats and salt marshes (marine ecosystems), freshwater wetlands, and coastal and riparian terrestrial habitats. Her research has focused on species interactions (herbivore- plant, and plant-plant, predator- prey) and how climate change, water pollution, Nitrogen deposition, and invasive species affect these interactions at the species and community level.
GOALS
Dr. Lopez enjoys motivating and inspiring learners via her teaching to increase interest in science fields. In her courses, Dr. Lopez focuses on transferable skills that learners can use and apply to different areas and career paths. Furthermore, she provides the information necessary so that learners are equipped to make decisions as informed citizens of society in the future about the future of science and current environmental issues.
COURSE POLICIES
1. The courses follow the ‘Limited’ refund model. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund. Within this timeframe, parents may request a transfer to a new section no less than 72 hours before class is scheduled to start.
2. If your learner has not joined the meeting 10 minutes after the scheduled class start time, the meeting will be cancelled. This is considered a missed meeting and you are not entitled to a refund.
3. If your learner misses 3 consecutive class meetings without previous communication with Dr. Lopez, you forfeit the class fee (no refunds), and any remaining sessions of the class will be cancelled.
4. In the event that a learner misses a class, recordings are privately made available in each classroom upon request if at least one learner is in attendance for that session. However, a recording is not available for sessions in which there is only one learner enrolled.
5. Learners must be respectful at all times of Dr. Lopez and ALL other learners in the class with no exception.
6. Make-up sessions will be provided if there is a problem and Dr. Lopez cannot attend class due to an unforeseen emergency.Reviews
Live Group Class
$49
weekly or $490 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-4 learners per class
