Launch
Meet Garden Community
Reflection
Core Content
Community Partners
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Visit Olive Wood Gardens to engage with staff, volunteers, and visitors. Learn how native San Diego flowers are used for aromatherapy and wellness and capture observations through notes, sketches, or photos during a short garden walk. Use these conversations and impressions to inform your ceramic designs and aromatherapy exploration.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare for the visit by assembling materials such as a notebook, sketch pad, and camera. (10 min) |
| 2 | Travel to Olive Wood Gardens with your mentor Myra Estrada. Use this time to discuss initial thoughts about aromatherapy and mental wellness. (30 min) |
| 3 | Introduction and welcome by Olive Wood Gardens staff. Learn about the purpose and benefits of the garden and aromatherapy. (30 min) |
| 4 | Participate in a guided tour of the garden with a focus on native San Diego flowers used in aromatherapy. Take notes and photographs. (60 min) |
| 5 | Engage in conversation with garden staff and visitors to gather insights on flower benefits and mental wellness. (60 min) |
| 6 | Conduct a brief self-guided exploration of the garden. Capture additional notes and sketches for ceramic designs. (30 min) |
| 7 | Reflection session with your mentor. Discuss observations, insights, and potential ceramic design ideas. (30 min) |
| 8 | Preparation for departure and travel back. Engage in a follow-up discussion with your mentor about next steps in your project. (20 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Ensure all materials such as notebooks, sketch pads, and cameras are prepared and charged for the visit.
- Coordinate logistics with Olive Wood Gardens for the visit and confirm availability of staff for the guided tour.
- Brief mentor Myra Estrada about the objectives of the visit and arrange transportation.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to visit Olive Wood Gardens with your mentor, where you will engage with staff, volunteers, and visitors. The purpose of your visit is to explore the scents and the natural benefits of San Diego flowers used in aromatherapy, learn about their wellness impacts, and gather insights to inform your ceramic designs. Bring with you a notebook, sketch pad, and camera to capture detailed notes, sketches, and photographs during the garden tour and conversations.