The students create seed bombs using natural materials and suitable seeds, then decide how these can be used in the school garden to enrich biodiversity and support future food production.
The intention is to raise awareness of how school gardens can contribute to local food production and biodiversity, and to encourage students to take practical action for a sustainable future.
1. Introduction – Why a school garden matters (10 min)
Class discussion Seed Bombs – Growing a School Garden for Biodiversity): “What can we grow in a school garden and why is it important?” Link biodiversity ↔ pollinators ↔ food.
Watch some videos together about the importance of school gardens and pollinators.
Video 1: Why Gardening Is Important?
Video 2: The Benefits of School Gardens
Video 3: The Importance of School Gardens
Video 4: The Critical Importance of Pollinators
2. Demonstration – Making seed bombs (10 min)
Demonstration on Seed bombs – instuctions: written recipe (clay + compost + water + locally suitable seeds) and one sample.
3. Hands-on – Create seed bombs (25 min)
Groups mix, roll 2–3 cm balls, place on trays to dry. Label each batch with seed type.
4. Mini-inquiry – Seed research (20 min)
Each group chooses one seed used in their bombs and researches:
5. Create a brochure (20 min)
Groups make a 1-page Seed brochure template – our plant (A4, digital or paper):
Title, Photo/drawing, Quick facts box (growing needs + timeline), How to use in food, Sustainability tip (e.g., companion planting, water-wise care). Display in class or garden shed.
6. Conclusion (5 min)
Gallery walk of brochures + quick share: “One new thing I learned about our plant.”
Sum up: small, informed actions in school gardens = more biodiversity & healthy food.
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