Watching the Grass Grow

Benji's class decided to finish out the year with a gardening unit.  I suspected this would be a disappointment after the games and sports unit, but Benji at least has really taken to it.  The projects have included growing grass:

Measuring the growth

 Seeing if flowers will soak up dye and change color:

And studying flower paintings:

Benji, trying to paint in the style of Georgia O'Keefe

The kids will keep up planting and observing for the next few weeks - Benji now wants to stop and smell the flowers wherever we go.