Community Gardens Extra Credit

What was the initial reaction of people when they heard about the plan to build community gardens at public schools in New Bedford?

• They suggested an alternative plan

• They had no opinion

• They were immediately supportive

• They were skeptical

How many families showed up to the first garden planning night?

• 5 families

• 15 families

• 50 families

• 100 families

What percentage of the student body was living at or below the poverty line at the first school?

• 95%

• 75%

• 100%

• 85%

What did the grandmother who spoke primarily Portuguese teach at the garden planning night?

• The importance of watering plants regularly

• How to harvest vegetables

• How to plant seedlings

• How to make soup out of the tops of beets and radishes

What was the reaction of the community after the sunny Saturday morning event in May?

• Over 50 family members showed up

• Over 100 family members showed up

• The event was cancelled due to lack of interest

• Only the teachers showed up

What is a key difference between a school garden and a community garden?

• A community garden is not open to the public

• A school garden is typically not open to the public

• A school garden is not used for curriculum

• A community garden does not involve planting food

What was one teacher's initial suggestion for protecting the garden?

• Hiring a security guard

• Installing security cameras

• Using scarecrows

• Putting a fence around it

What did the teacher who asked about the fence learn from the garden project?

• To increase her trust and respect for the community

• How to build a fence

• Nothing, she remained skeptical

• Gardening techniques

What was the reaction of the grandfather who had never participated in school events before the garden building day?

• He was only there for the free food

• He was indifferent

• He felt he had something meaningful to contribute

• He thought it was a waste of time

What is the ultimate goal of creating community school-based gardens according to the text?

• To increase test scores

• To make the school look better

• To win gardening competitions

• To create a more peaceful, sustainable, equitable, and just society