This year, for the second year in a row, Seisen International School's Grade 2 class chose to organize a Farmers' Market as a way to celebrate and summarize learning from their combined unit of inquiry How We Organize and Express Ourselves.
The Farmers' Market took place on Wednesday, May 28th. Students produced a large variety of craft products to sell. They worked hard to create crafts that they believed would be popular with Grade 1 and Grade 3. Grade 2 parents were also invited.
The Farmers' Market also connects to another Grade 2 unit of inquiry: Sharing the Planet (Plant Life). In addition to crafts, produce was on sale. Produce grown during hydroponics and microgreens lessons was also available.
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This year, students also expanded their knowledge of urban farming options thanks to microgreens lessons from Matthew Peterson, CEO and founder of Blue Leaf Microgreens.
Students learn many reasons why people start a business. The Farmers' Market, like last year, was a fundraiser for Room to Read.
"Through education, Room to Read is transforming the lives of millions of children to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality."
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