Learning Gardens

My sketch for the lines and angles activity.

My old schools had school gardens, yet I've always thought of them as places for extra-curricular activities. However, the idea of using an outdoor garden space as a resource for teaching was a really new perspective for me. Experiencing it firsthand in class, it was a pleasant change of pace and environment and surprisingly a fun experience. It would definitely be a great way to give students a break from being indoors and appreciate the weather, life and world around us. 

In terms of math, I liked the idea of a hyperboloid gate and Platonic solid wind socks written in the article, as well as the lines and angles activity we did in class. I think it's a great way to show students that the abstract concepts they learn in class, such as angles and lines, can be found everywhere around us without even realizing it. I'm always looking for ways to make math lessons more interesting and meaningful, and learning gardens are looking to be a great addition to the list! :)