Applewood Preparatory School Pulses Portfolio 2016 • Applewood is an independent school situated in the Elgin valley in the Western Cape. This year we have taken on the challenge of working towards our Platinum Status. In order to achieve this status, we are to incorporate the International Year of the Pulses into our classrooms in the form of projects. Each grade approached this challenge from a different perspective.
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Applewood Preparatory School Pulses Portfolio 2016
• Applewood is an independent
school situated in the Elgin valley
in the Western Cape. This year we
have taken on the challenge of
working towards our Platinum
Status. In order to achieve this
status, we are to incorporate the
International Year of the Pulses
into our classrooms in the form of
projects. Each grade approached
this challenge from a different
perspective.
Eco – committee Mrs Di Tuttelberg and Mr
Allan Hart headed up our
team which involves all of
our wonderful teachers.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
QUALITY HOLISTIC EDUCATION WITH FAMILY-BASED
VALUES
Founded on family values and innovative teaching methods,
Applewood Preparatory School
is committed to delivering quality holistic education.
A vibrant, child-orientated curriculum
– benchmarked against international best practice –
is combined with an inclusive approach,
whereby all pupils are encouraged and enabled to participate
in the full range of activities offered by the school.
The emphasis is on the development of thinking skills,
communication skills and discovery learning,
with pupils actively involved in the learning experience.
Environmental and outdoor education programmes enjoy
extensive attention.
A strong sense of community and social responsibility is instilled
in the pupils.
English is the medium of instruction
and whilst Applewood has a Christian ethos,
we strive to accommodate the needs of pupils from all religious
and cultural backgrounds.
Parents are encouraged to be active participants in the life of
the school.
Grade 7 NS Pulses were introduced to the class by explaining
what it is (what other names it goes by) and the
many uses it has for mankind. 1. Pulses and Nitrogen
The link between Pulses and Nitrogen is explained
within context of the Nitrogen Cycle.
2. Pulses and pH
The facts about soil pH and plant growth was explained
and learners had to fully understand the concept of
Acidity and Alkalinity as well as the pH scale.
Learners had to collect soil samples from different
locations and these were tested to determine the pH for
each.
3. The effect of pulses on ground soil's pH level.
Soil samples of 9 different pots where beans (pulses)
were going to be planted were taken before the bean
plants were planted. It was found that all but 1 of the
pot's soil pH levels was below 7 which made the soil
acidic.
The following graph shows the average pH level of soil in which
the plants grew over a period of 10 weeks. It is clear that a
steady increase in the pH level from 4.9 to 7 has resulted over
time.
Considering that the pH scale spreads from 1 (very acidic)
to 14 (very alkaline) there seems to be a gradual increase
towards a neutral number (7.5).
According to our findings Pulses have the ability to help
neutralize soil and improve the overall condition for soil to
improve soil quality and growth for plants!
Grade 6 NS We looked at:
The different parts of a plant.
The different plant storage organs
The different food groups and a healthy diet
Tested plant storage organs for: starch,
sugars, protein and fats and oils
We grew Broad Beans over a 6 week period
and measured their growth. This project is
still ongoing.
Photo showing the plant storage organs that had lots of
starch. From top to bottom and left to right: Apple,
Lentils , Kidney beans, Red speckled beans and potato
Actual Results of the sugar test: From left to right.
Note that we had no reaction from our pulses
indicating that they do not contain sugar
Pupil’s workbook above of protein test.
Actual experiment: We found out that the pulses we tested
all contained protein!
Grade 5 NS :
Hydroponics….Planting
for the future
The Grade 5 class then combined their knowledge of pulses with
the needs of the future with regards to space and hydroponic
ideas. We decided to grow pulses in a vertical garden. We grew
broad beans as this was a pulse that could be planted during
Winter. We also recycled 2 litre bottles as planters.