Green Elective Profiles Continued

Courtesy of Chris Brooks:

Introduction to Environmental Studies helps students understand the connections between modern human society and the natural world. Sixth grade student “eco-detectives” investigate the life cycles of the “stuff” we use every day. The first six weeks will focus on the food we eat (where it comes from and what is in it). The second six weeks will look at all the things we use (how they are made and what happens to them after we are finished with them). The third six weeks will focus on eco- projects that allow students to pursue their individual interests (for example, gardening, product design, green building and community service).

Sustainable Food Production and Nutrition Studies is the hands-on gardening and chicken raising class for 7th and 8th graders that helps students understand how food gets from the soil to their plates. Students will follow “permaculture” principles as they prepare soil, manage the water supply, choose appropriate plants, and harvest the crops. Students may also choose to participate in contributing food to our school lunch program and selling their products at the farmers’ market.