Sheridan Elementary School

The garden will provide an opportunity to teach students: The basic of growing fruits, vegetables and edible flowers. How to use natural methods to grow and sustain edible plants. The science of botany(both traditional food crops and edible flowers). They will learn about the process and importance of photosynthesis. Easy and inexpensive ways to supplement their family's food resources. Social Responsibility by providing the less fortunate members of the community with much needed fresh vegetable and fruit. The garden will assist the students to understand of the democratic process, since they will vote and make decisions about the items that they will grow in their boxes.