A farm in the city is an ideal context for studying connections. A farm demonstrates the most basic relationship humans have to the land. Students experience the cycles of nature and discover the rewards of hard work and collaboration. They care for plants and animals that, in turn, provide their nourishment.
They are involved in matters of life, birth, and death. They are responsible for the well- being of fellow creatures and develop motivation and responsibility through this relationship. Roots Charter High School is on a farm and strives to authenticate all the learning that takes place at the school through the farm as a laboratory.
They are involved in matters of life, birth, and death. They are responsible for the well- being of fellow creatures and develop motivation and responsibility through this relationship. Roots Charter High School is on a farm and strives to authenticate all the learning that takes place at the school through the farm as a laboratory.
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About Roots
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There are many benefits to Roots Charter High School: One of the major and obvious benefits is the smaller school size. Smaller schools may be especially important for disadvantaged students by more individualized attention and teachers being able to address different learning styles. Also, smaller schools may promote substantially improved achievement and higher graduation rates (Howley, et al., 2000).
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Roots Charter High School targets students in the greater West Valley City area and instill them with the knowledge, skills and ability to live healthy, productive and sustainable lives. Graduates are proficient in math and reading and well prepared for post-secondary education through authentic learning that develops ecological literacy, academic accomplishment, strong character, and a commitment to community.
Typical Roots Day
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Learn the biology of a plant and then design an experiment in the school greenhouse to determine the evapo-transpiration rate or reproductive cycle of tomatoes. Learn concepts and then go outside to paint a landscape, sculpt a tomato you helped grow. This is the harvesting time for the students. The days consist of weeding and accumulating the production for the year.
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A farm in the city is an ideal context for studying connections. A farm demonstrates the most basic relationship humans have to the land. Students experience the cycles of nature and discover the rewards of hard work and collaboration. They care for plants and animals that, in turn, provide their nourishment.
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Roots Charter High School relies on donations from like-minded individuals looking to educate students in agriculture. We believe that hands-on authentic education is needed in our community. Donations below will go to support our farm and agriculture program. Please help us be the school we have set out to be, Donate now.
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