Downes (John R.) Elementary

The goals of the Downes garden program (DIG - Downes Involvement Garden) are to connect science learning with other parts of the curriculum including math, reading, writing, health, and physical education. The garden brings real-world, authentic learning to math, science, literacy, and health classes! In addition to academic learning, gardening allows students to develop confidence, patience, cooperative learning skills, and a love for nature. Students learn that hard work pays off (and tastes good), teamwork is a must -̂