Amniotic Eggs

Posted on March 27, 2012 by celliott1

Students learned about the wonder of the evolution of anniotic eggs — eggs with a shell and an amnion, a membrane to support the embryo’s life. We incubated chicken eggs, dyed eggs using vegetable dyes from our school garden, and … Continue reading →

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Muncha, Muncha, Muncha!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by celliott1

Our first crop is in the ground! After reading the picture book Muncha, Muncha, Muncha, about a gardener who (unsuccessfully) goes to extreme  lengths to keep rabbits out of his garden, students in grades 1 -2 planted spinach and lettuce … Continue reading →

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Our New TCPS School Garden!!!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by celliott1

With the help of Victory Gardens San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the joy of gardening to schools, families and communities,   35 dedicated parents, students , grandparents and friends built two 13 x 2 foot vegetable garden beds, … Continue reading →

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Creating a TCPS Native Plant Butterfly Garden

Posted on November 7, 2010 by celliott1

Seventh and Eighth grade students began the process of creating a TCPS native plant and butterfly garden with a work day to clear Ice Plant out of the garden bed.  The work day was all about team work and fun … Continue reading →

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