Tower Garden Project Brings Hands-On Plant Biology to Rolling Hills

Second graders at Rolling Hills took on the role of junior botanists this week as they cared for an indoor Tower Garden in Mrs. Gallagher’s classroom. The students engaged directly with the Tower Garden to study living plant systems and biological processes up close.

The young botanists managed the daily responsibilities required to keep the classroom garden thriving. Their routine included monitoring water levels to maintain balanced conditions and tracking daily plant growth to record progress over time.

By observing changes in the plants each day, the second graders connected core scientific concepts with practical data collection. The ongoing botany project provides students with a hands on introduction to plant science inside their regular learning environment.