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activities focus on learning about nutrition and the
environment through lessons as well as through
problem and project-based learning. Design,
Research, Engineering, Art, Math and Science
(DREAMS) are integrated into the educational
opportunities taking place on a fully functioning
organic farm. Learning activities connect with the
new State Standards (CSS), Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS) and the district’s Oneto-One
Digital Learning Program.
EUSD Farm Lab DREAMS Campus is located
at 441 Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas across
the street from the San Diego Botanical Garden
(previously referred to as Quail Gardens),
Leichtag Ranch and the San Dieguito Heritage
Museum. Approximately five acres of land is
being cultivated to provide fresh produce for
the district’s school lunch program at all nine
EUSD schools.
The core intent of Farm Lab DREAMS Campus
is to provide students with educational experiences
that demonstrate the interconnectedness of
nutrition, agriculture, and ecology. Through handson
lessons in the field and in food, science and
maker labs, students will develop a rich
understanding of the connection between our
actions and our health, economy, and the
environment. Key partnerships and community
engagement will further enrich the program. Farm
Lab DREAMS Campus curriculum is designed to
cultivate a deep appreciation for natural resources
and to equip our students with the tools they
require for making healthy choices.
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