1. What can we do to take care of our Community Garden?

2. These are the some questions that we need to answer:

3. Measurements What measurements should we use to build the new boxes? (S M) How many more bamboo stakes should we buy to complete building the fence? How much sand and pebbles would we need to cover the pathway and reduce the occurrence of flooding? ES-GR2, Gr4, MS-COW, GR 5 Math, HS-Gr 9 Math

4. PLANTS What plants are growing in the garden? What are these plants used for? How many different types of plants are growing in the garden? How can we track the growth and productivity of our plants? Gr 1 Growth, Gr 6-Relationships

5. Are the plants in the community garden healthy? What do the plants need to be healthy? What can we do to help plants that are not healthy?

6. What plants should we grow at the garden? Which plants would be the most suitable to plant at different times of the year? Which area is the most productive? What factors are affecting the growth of the plants? Gr 1 Growth How often should we water the plants? Gr 1 Growth

7. Which indigenous plants would be the best plants to introduce to the garden? Gr3 Biodiversity Which plants should be removed or transplanted? Which plants repel unwanted pests? ECLC-Gr 1 Growth, Gr2 Interconnectedness, Gr3 Biodiversity

8. SOIL How healthy is the soil in the community garden? What can we do to assess the soil quality? What can we do to improve the soil quality? How can we use our food waste to increase the nutrient content of the soil? MS Science Grade 7 Quarter 1—Identity—student can study microbes in the garden soil/vermicompost. Grade8 Quarter 3—Power—students can do a garden soil/vermicompost analysis while learning about chemistry.

9. ECOSYSTEMS Is the community garden an ecosystem? What problems does it currently face? What problems have been overcome in the past? How has the community garden changed since it was built in 2009? Gr 2 Time

10. What living organisms can we identify in the garden? How are the living organisms interconnected? What life cycles can be identified within the garden? How do we know if the community garden is a thriving ecosystem? Gr 2-Interconnectedness, Gr 4 Systems

11. Why are there earthworms in the soil? Are all the plants growing in the garden indigenous to the Philippines? What would happen if we introduced an invasive species? How can we solve the infestation problems without using chemical pesticides? What substances could we use as organic pesticides? Gr2-Interconnectedness, Gr 4-Systems,MS Science Grade8 Quarter 4—AFC (Arguing for Change)—possibilities in sustainability (composting, food growth and consumption) and perhaps native VS invasive species…

12. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN How effective is the current layout of the community garden with regards to the following factors: Student Access (ES, MS, HS) Water Drainage Crop yield Are there any other contributing factors to assess?

13. How can the layout of the garden be changed to: Improve access for MS and HS students Improve the water drainage during the rainy season Reduce the occurrence of soil erosion Increase the nutrient content of the soil Increase the amount of food produced Grade8 Quarter 4—AFC (Arguing for Change)—possibilities in sustainability (composting, food growth and consumption) and perhaps native VS invasive species… HS Environmental Science

14. What is a more sustainable layout for our garden? How can we re-design the garden in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner? Where could another garden be built that would allow for HS access and use?

15. IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT How can we show respect and care for our natural world? What can we do to protect our local environment? Why is there so much trash in the garden? Who is responsible for putting it there and who should remove it? Who is breaking the plants in the playground and planting it in the garden?

16. What can we do as responsible global citizens that contribute to the overall benefit of the community garden? What positive action can we take to nurture the community garden? Are there any other areas that would be better suited to build another more sustainable and productive garden? Would a rooftop garden work? HS Environmental Science

17. Answering the questions together will enable us to be: Global citizens who display our school-wide goals, involving our community in sustainable solutions and positive action that safeguard our environment

18. Our community garden is a space in which we can be: Balanced Creative Responsible Caring Ethical/Fair Self-directed

19. It is also a space that encourages us to we develop the following skills: Connection and Collaboration Personal management Research Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication

20. So why should we take care of our Community Garden??

21. So that we can take care of ourselves, our community and our beautiful planet!