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Intro to Gardening: How Do I Start to Garden? 11Wks (Ages 9-12)
Dr. Lopez
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In this 11-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.
Class experience
No background or experience in gardening is require. In this 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). The lessons for each week are delivered using a PowerPoint presentation. Learners will use a Google Document for our Researching weeks and Google Slides for the presentation.
11 lessons//11 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Winter Sowing and GreenhouseWhat is winter sowing? When is it used? Why is it important? Which plants are ideal for winter sowing? Why are greenhouses? Why are greenhouses a useful tool?Week 2Lesson 2Structure and Function of Mini GreenhouseLearn 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 3Lesson 3Seed Germination and Gardening ProgressWhat is required for seed germination? When do seeds germinate? How do seeds germinate? Update garden journalWeek 4Lesson 4Research and Discuss Plant 1Learner will research and discuss a plant that they are growing or would like to grow.Week 5Lesson 5Research and Discuss Plant 1Learner will research and discuss a plant that they are growing or would like to grow.Week 6Lesson 6Transplanting Seedling and Gardening progressWhat is transplanting? Why do you transplant seedlings? When do you transplant seedlings? How do you transplant seedlings? Update garden journalWeek 7Lesson 7Research and Discussion for Plant 2Learner will research and discuss a second plant that they are growing or want to grow.Week 8Lesson 8Research and Discussion for Plant 2Learner will research and discuss a second plant that they are growing or want to grow.Week 9Lesson 9Photosynthesis and Gardening progressLearn the basics of photosynthesis to understand how plants obtain energy to grow. Update the garden journalWeek 10Lesson 10Select a Plant and Prepare a PresentationPrepare a presentation of the selected plant.Week 11Lesson 11Complete and Deliver PresentationComplete and deliver the presentation of the selected plant.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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...
Group Class
$539
for 11 classes1x per week, 11 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-4 learners per class
