Northbrook Junior High

Program Type: 
Garden Classrooms
Number of Individuals Program Serves: 
1,000
Year Founded: 
2012
About the Program: 

Students will have the opportunity to learn life science problem-solving and mathematical concepts in a _real world garden classroom. They will have a hands-on connection to the food cycle and will be able to participate in sustainable agriculture. They will play a role in the garden's development and maintenance helping to develop a sense of responsibility and initiative and an interest in plant biology and have a chance to eat the fruits of their labor in the cafeteria.