6 2024 Mathematical garden Compost

Mathematical garden and compost

Ecoclass

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Working team

Introduction

Tools and materials used

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Steps taken

Final product

INTRODUCCTION OF THE COMPOST

Introduction (compost).

Composting is a natural (biological) process of aerobic decomposition favored mainly by saprophytic fungi and bacteria, which also involves algae, protozoa, arthropods, molluscs and annelids. Installing a compost bin is a demanding task in the kitchen garden project of the Colonos school, but once installed, it will become one of the icons of the project. The installation and assembly of the compost bin involves the development of many competences in the students, which will keep them active and linked to the project.

INTRODUCCTION OF THE MATHEMATICAL GARDEN

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Introduction (Mathematical garden)

Who has never been intrigued by the beauty of plant forms? The regularity and symetry offered by biology exhibit amazing mathematical features which are still subjects of study. The golden section and the 'fibonacci' ratio on behalf of Mathematics and the phyllotaxy on behalf of Biology provide certain plants with a special beauty.

working team

The teachers in charge of this activity are:

• Teresa Rabazo Flores, Biology and Geology teacher at Gévora's High school.
• Luis Béjar and Maria Jose Pulido, Maths teachers at Gévora's High school.

Students in third year of Compulsory Secondary Education (CSE) and students of Vocational Training are also taking part in this activity.

tools and materials

TOOLS FOR THE MATHEMATICAL GARDEN

Gardening tools

Composting made in the ecoclass

Plant pots

Seeds and biological specimens

TOOLS FOR THE COMPOST

Students waste during recess, also collected by students

Genus Eisinia earthworms

Composter

STEPS TAKEN

We made a draft with the ideas we had in mind, and once we designed the plan, we agreed on the materials we would use. We bought everything we needed, such as planters. We didn't have to buy the compost bin because it has been given away to us and most of the seeds were collected by the Biology students. The next step is to build the garden. After that, we will install the compost bin and the planters, in order to finally plant the biological specimens. In the end, we will be able to do mathematical, ecological and botanical studies there.

FINAL RESULT

Compost made from students' waste to be used in the mathematical garden

A mathemathical garden where genetic practices can be done

Well done

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