Roger King and Doug Burge

King and Burge’s innovative teaching idea, “Greening Up Math,” is focused on building a greenhouse setting, in the form of a lab, that will engage students in challenging projects, enable them to solve problems, and allow them to discover new types of learning. The lab will provide real context for mathematical concepts and skills to be uncovered through observation and inquiry – allowing students to comprehend math concepts better than in the current delivery of the curriculum. The goal, following the course, is for students to receive a graduation credit that is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. King and Burge believe that this program will create a learning environment that fosters the development of meaningful collaboration and problem solving.