Farm to Table at Mercy!

Farm to Table – Sort Of!

A Hands-On Example of Project-Based Learning at Mount Mercy

At Mount Mercy, learning doesn’t just happen in textbooks, it grows, blossoms, and sometimes even gets pulled right out of the ground!

 Students Leah McCrea and Saraid Kline recently had a full-circle moment when they harvested a carrot they planted last year as freshmen in Life Science Honors class. What began as a simple seedling in their year-long “Seed to Plant” project became a powerful symbol of hands-on, inquiry-based education and sustainability in action.

Throughout the project, students researched, facilitated, and cared for their plants from seed to bloom. They learned not only about plant biology and ecosystems, but also about responsibility, patience, and the interconnectedness of living things.

Fast forward to this school year, their carrots were finally ready to be harvested! We were able to bring the project full circle by using the carrots to feed our fostered bunnies, showing that sustainability and learning are continuous processes. Our bunnies are thrilled with their delicious, homegrown treats, and our students are gaining invaluable lessons, all while learning biology and animal science in a real-world, meaningful way.

Mount Mercy continues to be at the forefront of education by offering these amazing, hands-on opportunities. Project-based learning empowers students to see the real-world impact of their studies, and maybe even get their hands a little dirty in the process!

Thank you to our science teacher Kim Rauscher, for always giving our students these incredible learning experiences!

WATCH OUR BUNNIES ENJOY THEIR HOME GROWN MEAL!