Marshall Davidson: History Teacher, Charles Wright Academy, showcases how planting a garden empowers people to be observant of the world around them. He explains how planting a garden increases community pride and connection between oneself and the environment. When involved in gardening, one has to be curious which is a skill that can be transferred into all aspects of life.
Planting a Garden – Civic Skills
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- How does planting a garden connect people to the community and the environment?
- Why does gardening help promote curiosity and agency?
- How is gardening a metaphor?
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