Asked by kam

A student is doing research about school gardens and developed the following research question:

Research Question: How do school gardens benefit students?

Move the TWO credible sources that would provide answers to the research question into the chart.
How do school gardens benefit students?
Relevant Sources



Question 7.b
Part B.

A student is writing an argumentative research essay.

Research Question: Why should schools invest in student gardening programs

Purpose: to convince the school board to support funding for school gardens

Audience: school board members

Which introduction would BEST address the research question, purpose, and audience?

School gardens have a long history in education. As early as the 1900s, teachers encouraged outdoor learning and hands-on science activities. Over time, many schools added gardening programs to improve student engagement. Today, gardens continue to be used in some schools around the country.

Imagine a learning space where students work together, build responsibility, and grow their own food—all while strengthening academic skills. School gardens create these opportunities every day. By investing in gardening programs, the school board can support a proven way to boost student achievement and well-being.

Many schools already have gardening programs, and some students enjoy them while others prefer different activities. Some gardens grow vegetables, while others plant flowers. Students may learn various things depending on what their teacher decides to grow.

Gardening is an activity enjoyed by people of all ages. Some people garden at home, while others volunteer in community gardens. School gardens are one type of garden that students can participate in if they are interested.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
I can pick the best introduction for Part B right away, but I don’t see the list of source options for the first task. Please paste the source choices (the titles/links or short descriptions) and I’ll pick the two most credible ones to put in the chart.

Part B answer (which introduction BEST fits the research question, purpose, and audience):
- The second introduction ("Imagine a learning space where students work together, build responsibility, and grow their own food—all while strengthening academic skills. School gardens create these opportunities every day. By investing in gardening programs, the school board can support a proven way to boost student achievement and well-being.")
- Why: It is written in a persuasive tone aimed at decision-makers, highlights concrete student benefits (responsibility, teamwork, food, academic skills), and directly links the benefit to the action requested (school board investment). It targets the audience and purpose more effectively than the other options.