Edutopia

At Martin Luther King Middle School in Berkley, California, they started using a garden to enhance the learning process. Who would think that a simple garden would have such a huge impact on the education of these kids. Alice Waters came up with the idea when she was the school chef. The kids learn about proper nutrition, proper portion size, and other ways to eat healthy. They can also learn about subjects like math too. It seems like a great idea.

This creative idea known as the "edible school yard" seems to be a great idea. Not only does it teach the students basic curriculum like math and science, but it also teaches them more practical lessons. They have to keep up with the garden and make sure that things grow right. This responsibility teaches them work ethic and gives them a sense of accomplishment when they finish. I think that it's great.

The next podcast was the Global Village which was orgainized by the Global Gateway Program, located on the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas. This is a pretty good idea in that it opens the eyes of the students to poverty and hunger. This "village" is set up to be like a third world country and resemble some of the poor conditions that some people live in. Some times we don't truly understand how bad it really is until we see it and touch it for ourselves

This truly seems to be a great idea. I feel that it gives the kids a tangible thing to see and touch when they learn about poverty and hunger. It also probably gives these students a better understanding and appreciation for what they have been blessed with and what others have not been. This is a great idea and I love the practicle aspect of this activity, because I've always thought that you learn more if you actually do it.