Green Our Planet

Mission:
Green Our Planet aims to inspire and empower students through hands-on STEM education using school gardens and hydroponic laboratories.

Services:

• Training teachers to incorporate school gardens and hydroponics into STEM, conservation, nutrition, and entrepreneurship curricula.
• Providing experiential learning laboratories for K-12 students, both indoor and outdoor.
• Developing and accrediting educational programs such as STEMworks-certified garden and hydroponic programs.
• Offering a digital library of resources, guides, printables, and video lessons through their Virtual Academy.
• Membership access to the Magic Garden Portal which connects teachers nationwide.
• Providing live, online coaching and support for teachers for one year.
• Running Impact Studies demonstrating the effectiveness of garden and hydroponics programs, showing significant improvements in student test scores.
• Engaging in community involvement through partnerships, sponsorships, and supporting school and community gardens.
• Promoting student engagement and curiosity about where food comes from and environmental connections.

Program Details:

• The organization impacts over 500,000 students and 1,200 schools across the United States, with outreach also extending to four countries.
• Green Our Planet is the first organization in the U.S. to run a STEM-accredited school garden and hydroponics program.
• Their programs include specific curricula for PreK-5, middle and high school health, and K-12 financial literacy.
• The organization conducted a comprehensive impact study surveying over 3,000 students across 75 schools in 25 states, noting a 20% increase in test scores.
• They emphasize the joy of learning through gardening and STEM activities, fostering curiosity, and creating opportunities for diverse careers.
• Operations include collaborations with teachers, schools, community members, and national partners.

Additional Information:

• Green Our Planet has gained support from notable figures like Michelle Obama, Drew Brees, and Giada De Laurentiis.
• The organization operates a blog and promotes seasonal recipes, gardening tips, and community news.
• It encourages growth and curiosity across four countries and builds a movement rooted in sustainability and education.

Contacts:

• Website: https://www.greenourplanet.org/
• The physical address, phone number, and email are not provided in the source content.