Features
The Pergola
This is a perfect place to gather, teach a lesson, or share a bite to eat!
This is a perfect place to gather, teach a lesson, or share a bite to eat!
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The Simple Machines
Come explore our simple machines designed and constructed by a Sharon Elementary Engineer and Mom! Students can learn about the wheel and axle, pulley and level by playing with these simple machines. |
The Learning Tree
This Red Oak tree stump was found in Roswell, GA! It weighs over 1500 pounds and is approximately 55 years old. Try and count the rings! The smaller rings indicate a year of drought and the larger rings show a surplus of rain water. This tree also produced acorns!
This Red Oak tree stump was found in Roswell, GA! It weighs over 1500 pounds and is approximately 55 years old. Try and count the rings! The smaller rings indicate a year of drought and the larger rings show a surplus of rain water. This tree also produced acorns!
The Stone Mountain Amphitheater
Bring a guest speaker or teach a lesson in this outdoor space! These are 5000 pound boulders, donated from local quarries, representing the rocks native to Georgia, adorn the back wall. Some of these boulders have small depressions that hold water for butterflies and birds that visit our insect garden.
Bring a guest speaker or teach a lesson in this outdoor space! These are 5000 pound boulders, donated from local quarries, representing the rocks native to Georgia, adorn the back wall. Some of these boulders have small depressions that hold water for butterflies and birds that visit our insect garden.
The Rock Garden
In the Rock Garden, you will find Georgia's state mineral, Quartz! There is also a Granite rock, which is Georgia's state rock. Granite always consists of Quartz and Feldspar. Look for the Quartz. It gives the rock almost a glittery color. this lighter color is mixed with darker minerals to give Granite a "salt and pepper" look. Look closely, and you will discover a large Marble rock and many Sandstone rocks. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, Granite is an igneous rock and marble is a metamorphic rock. Furthermore, Sandstone is scattered around the DIGS. The benches are even made of Sandstone!
In the Rock Garden, you will find Georgia's state mineral, Quartz! There is also a Granite rock, which is Georgia's state rock. Granite always consists of Quartz and Feldspar. Look for the Quartz. It gives the rock almost a glittery color. this lighter color is mixed with darker minerals to give Granite a "salt and pepper" look. Look closely, and you will discover a large Marble rock and many Sandstone rocks. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, Granite is an igneous rock and marble is a metamorphic rock. Furthermore, Sandstone is scattered around the DIGS. The benches are even made of Sandstone!
The Butterfly Garden
Why do we want to attract butterflies to the DIGS? Butterflies and bees pollinate our plants here in the DIGS garden. Our state butterfly is the Tiger Swallowtail; and hopefully, we will attract one to the DIGS. Plus, you can point out the many flowers that attract the butterflies. The flowers are all labeled.
Why do we want to attract butterflies to the DIGS? Butterflies and bees pollinate our plants here in the DIGS garden. Our state butterfly is the Tiger Swallowtail; and hopefully, we will attract one to the DIGS. Plus, you can point out the many flowers that attract the butterflies. The flowers are all labeled.
The DIGS Water Pump
Can you believe that there is a 500 gallon tank under this water pump? All of the water under the pump is recycled water! When it rains, the water collects on Sharon's roof. The rain drains down the gutter , behind the pump, and directly into the underground tank. If the tank happens to be full, the water is funneled into the dry creek bed in the middle of the DIGS and out to the retention pond in front of the school. We use this recycled water to water all of the plants in the DIGS! Try the hand pump!
Can you believe that there is a 500 gallon tank under this water pump? All of the water under the pump is recycled water! When it rains, the water collects on Sharon's roof. The rain drains down the gutter , behind the pump, and directly into the underground tank. If the tank happens to be full, the water is funneled into the dry creek bed in the middle of the DIGS and out to the retention pond in front of the school. We use this recycled water to water all of the plants in the DIGS! Try the hand pump!
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The Vegetable Garden
Come explore the DIGS vegetable garden! Through the generous time of many parent volunteers and students we are able to plant many herbs and vegetables and watch them grow and develop. The fourth grade even planted the three sisters crops-corn, beans and squash as part of |
The Composter
The Bartlett Fruit Tree
In September, the Bartlett Pear Tree has it's first dangling fruit! We hope our principal, Mrs. Bartlett, got to taste it!
In September, the Bartlett Pear Tree has it's first dangling fruit! We hope our principal, Mrs. Bartlett, got to taste it!
The Barn
A horse shoe hangs from the beam as a sign of good luck. This is the educational heart of the DIGS learning project. From a rickety little raised garden bed grew our idea for a mini, Forsyth county, turn of the century, homestead farm. By using reclaimed materials, from old farms and buildings, slated for destruction, we reproduced the look and feel of a 100 year old barn for our kids. Explore the Barn and observe the various antique tools donated by the Forsyth County Historical Society. There are open areas for live history events and demonstrations such as blacksmithing an animal care. Early life in Forsyth County can be experienced without our children ever leaving campus.
A horse shoe hangs from the beam as a sign of good luck. This is the educational heart of the DIGS learning project. From a rickety little raised garden bed grew our idea for a mini, Forsyth county, turn of the century, homestead farm. By using reclaimed materials, from old farms and buildings, slated for destruction, we reproduced the look and feel of a 100 year old barn for our kids. Explore the Barn and observe the various antique tools donated by the Forsyth County Historical Society. There are open areas for live history events and demonstrations such as blacksmithing an animal care. Early life in Forsyth County can be experienced without our children ever leaving campus.
The Rain Barrel
The DIGS Path
Obviously, the pathway is stamped with footprints! Can you identify the animals "walking" in the DIGS? The learning trail winds throughout the courtyard as hundreds of footprints from animals and humans, pine cones and leaves pass under your feet. Coyotes and deer crisscross the trail and a curious bear wanders around.
Obviously, the pathway is stamped with footprints! Can you identify the animals "walking" in the DIGS? The learning trail winds throughout the courtyard as hundreds of footprints from animals and humans, pine cones and leaves pass under your feet. Coyotes and deer crisscross the trail and a curious bear wanders around.