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Breitling Elementary Botanical Garden: An Outdoor Laboratory

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Breitling Elementary Botanical Garden: An Outdoor Laboratory

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  1. Breitling Elementary Botanical Garden: An Outdoor Laboratory

  2. Goal • The goal of the project is to develop a teaching-learning dynamic where students will become better problem solvers. When learning is linked to real-life experiences, students retain and apply information in meaningful ways (Westwater & Wolfe, 2000).

  3. Components • The project has two key components: a math and science laboratory properly equipped and technical support from community leaders and businesses.

  4. Project Description • The Breitling Elementary Botanical Garden will allow students to study indigenous and endangered species from the region. • http://www.pfmt.org/wildlife/endangered/plants.htm

  5. The Botanical Garden will provide students in each grade level with an experiment and/or project aligned with math and science objectives from the Alabama Course of Study. • It includes Butterfly, Herb, vegetable, and Water Garden, as well as an Arboretum and wildflower garden.

  6. Butterfly Garden • http://www.cofairhope.com/butterflysanctuary4.html

  7. Yarrow, Achillea spp. Anise Hyssop, Agastache foeniculum Elephant Garlic, Allium ampeloprasum Chives, Allium schoenoprasum Dill, Anethum graveolens Angelica, Angelica spp. Wild Celery, Apium graveolens Dogbane, Apocynum cannabinum Caraway, Carum carvi New Jersey Tea, Ceanothus americanus Queen Anne's Lace, Daucus carota Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea Eupatorium, Eupatorium spp. Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare Cow Parsnip, Heracleum spp. Hyssop, Hyssop officinalis .  Herbs in general are excellent nectar sources for butterflies. Lavender, Lavedula spp. Lovage, Levisticum officinale Mints, Mentha spp. Bee Balm, Mondara didyma Wild Bergamot, Monarda fistulosa Horsemint, Monarda punctata Basil, Ocimum spp. Oregano, Origanum spp. Parsley, Petroselinum crispum Anise, Pimpinella anisum Plantain, Plantago spp. Rosemary, Rosmarinus spp. Scarlet Sage, Salvia cocinea Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans Virginia Skullcap, Scutellaria laterifolia Thyme, Thymus spp. Culver's Root, Veronicastrum virginicum Chaste Tree, Vitex agnus-castus Umbelliferous herbs   provide nectar and act as larval host plants HERBS FOR BUTTERFLIES

  8. Vegetable Garden • Students will plant an Alabama Vegetable Garden and follow a planning chart. • http://www.aces.edu/counties/Marion/pages/plant.tmpl • http://www.frameitall.com/vegetable_gardens/index.html?source=google&campaign=vegetablegarden

  9. Water Garden • Students will compare and contrast habitats and ecosystems • http://www.watergarden.com/

  10. Arboretum and Woodland Garden An arboretum is a botanical garden primarily devoted to trees and other woody plants, forming a living collection of trees intended at least partly for scientific study. An arboretum specialising in growing conifers is known as a pinetum.

  11. Wildflower Garden • http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/extension/publications/ANR623.htm Meadow Garden Wildflowers Breitling

  12. Greenhouse • A Greenhouse will be useful for students to study changes in humidity and temperature; as well as to grow plants during the winter.

  13. Compost Bin • http://www.composters.com/main_comp.html?gclid=COW0prHdvYgCFQMaSwodyVYjGA • http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/hort/g06957.htm

  14. Something else… Raised flower beds Gravel for paths Rocks for Water Garden Mulch or pond Patio for lectures Stepping stones or gravel

  15. What else? http://www.treatedwood.com/project/trellis.html

  16. Students will understand the importance of protecting species and of using biological controls such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest problems in lieu of insecticides. The project will be a precursor for students to begin to learn how scientific experiments are conducted through collecting samples and analyzing data in real-life exercises. The Botanical Garden will serve as an outdoor classroom and as a math and science laboratory

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  18. Grade Level Projects • Plant seeds for Herbal Garden. • Plant some seeds for Vegetable Garden. • Design and plant the Butterfly Garden. • Plant native tree species. • Study water garden species. • Design the patio area. • Design the flower beds by the patio area.

  19. Our Next Grant • Breitling Elementary Lady Belly Dancers

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