Victory Garden
By request, an 6-Week course for middle schoolers on garden planning, seed selection, seed starting, soil, calculating amounts to grow, pest control, harvesting and seed saving.
Alina
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(19)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
"Victory Garden" gives a basic, but thorough understanding of: Garden planning, soil preparation, planting, pest management, harvesting, and seed saving. These fundamental skills promote sustainable living. With the rising costs of groceries and desire to limit chemical use in our foods, we look to inspiration from the Victory Gardens made famous during WWII. But that isn't where home gardens started! For thousands of years, people have grown their own foods. It is only in recent history that we are blessed with the convenance of supermarkets, fast foods and pizza delivery. You can start your own Victory Garden today! You will be provided a PDF workbook to print. We'll use this in class. There is an instructional/lecture portion and a game in each class. Each class will have an easy craft. There is no homework, but I will notify you via the classroom message board of any craft supplies needed. This class may get messy. Please protect your electronic devices and surfaces from dirt and debris! I will notify you when we are using messy materials. Week 1: Introductions, terms & definitions, goals, and "how much to plant." Week 2: Charting, location, and composting. Week 3: Seed selection, starting seeds, and using plant cuttings Week 4: Pest management, companion planting Week 5: Harvesting and seed saving Week 6: Review This class was developed for learners who wanted MORE time and information than was possible in my other classes. Victory Garden is a more in-depth version of my "Plan Your Garden" class and replaces the composting class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Children will need to use scissors and glue for some of the crafts.
Supply List
Assorted flower, herb, and vegetable seeds; seed starting mix or "Jiffy" seed starting pellets; newspaper; school glue (white); toilet paper; scissors; pencils, markers, a Sharpie; 1" width roll masking tape; large Mason jar with lid; cheesecloth; Mung Bean or alfalfa seeds; 2-liter clear soda bottle (empty) OR clear gallon milk bottle (empty) with the lid cut off
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Links for a variety of garden supply companies will be provided, links to free template downloads will also be provided.
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a second-generation homeschooler, I value to individual nature of each child. Cultivating skills/hobbies they enjoy while young helps children become more confident in their work!
Prior to having children, I worked for a professional show dog handler for 5 years, taught swimming, lifeguarding, workplace first aid, and dog training classes. My degree is in Humanities with an emphasis in Modern Languages and Journalism. I was an intern at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in the "Planned Giving" department. I volunteered for the National Park Service for 5 years, earning the Presidential Student Service Award. After having children, my career course shifted. I started an All-Breed dog club in California (it is still active today) and got more involved raising and showing fancy guinea pigs. I've raised cavies (guinea pigs) for about 32 years. Genetics is a hobby of mine! I'm also an online ESL teacher and certified by TEFL and TOFL.
Philosophy: I know that a broad education base with allowance for personal interests and creativity helps set your students up for SUCCESS. Encourage your kids to follow their dreams but set them up with knowledge and skills that translate into jobs.Reviews
Live Group Class
$85
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
4-6 learners per class
