The Problem
The turtles in our school pond need better care, and students need healthy food. We also need to stay safe handling both turtles and food.
Our Plan
Our project takes care of both humans and pet turtles in several ways. We already cleaned up an old hydroponic system that is next to the turtle pond. We researched fruits and vegetables that are good for red-eared sliders and for people, and made a shopping list of what plants we should grow, such as kale and strawberries. At the same time, we have been cleaning the turtle pond each week. We take turns with the tools, relax by the water, and observe the turtles. Next, we will start growing the food and learn how hydroponics works, and continue taking care of the pond. We will feed some food to the turtles, enjoy eating some ourselves, and share extra food with our families or other families at the school. For safety, we will add a hand-washing station to use after cleaning the pond and any time we harvest food.
Themes Addressed
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Community
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Compassion
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Pets & Companion Animals
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Sustainability
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The Benefit
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People
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Animals
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Environment
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