The School Garden Curriculum: An Integrated K-8 Guide for Discovering Science, Ecology, and Whole-Systems Thinking
Sow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation of Earth stewards
The School Garden Curriculum offers a unique and comprehensive framework, enabling students to grow their knowledge throughout the school year and build on it from kindergarten to eighth grade. From seasonal garden activities to inquiry projects and science-skill building, children will develop organic gardening solutions, a positive land ethic, systems thinking, and instincts for ecological stewardship.
The world needs young people to grow into strong, scientifically literate environmental stewards. Learning gardens are great places to build this knowledge, yet until now there has been a lack of a multi-grade curriculum for school-wide teaching aimed at fostering a connection with the Earth.
The book offers:
A complete K-8 school-wide frameworkOver 200 engaging, weekly lesson plans – ready to sharePlace-based activities, immersive learning, and hands-on activitiesIntegration of science, critical thinking, permaculture, and life skillsLinks to Next Generation Science StandardsFurther resources and information sources.A model and guide for all educators, The School Garden Curriculum is the complete package for any school wishing to use ecosystem perspectives, science, and permaculture to connect children to positive land ethics, personal responsibility, and wonder, while building vital lifelong skills.
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FINALIST | 2019 Foreword INDIES: EducationFrom the Publisher
Where Permaculture and Science Meet: A complete K-8 school-wide framework. Over 200 weekly Kindergarten through Grade Eight Lessons.
Fall: Getting to Know the Garden Winter: Pollination and Seeds Spring: Insects and Garden Species
Fall: The Edible Parts of Plants Winter: Travelling Seeds Spring: Sprouting Seeds Experiment
Fall: Seasons and Garden Changes Winter: Beneficial Insects and Birds Spring: Observing Pollinators
Fall: The Garden Ecosystem Winter: Soil Vitality ExperimentSpring: Fostering Healthy Soils
Fall: Becoming a Worm Expert Winter: Mini Worm Bin ProjectSpring: Worms Help Grow a Healthier Garden
Fall: Composting Basics Winter: Compost in a Jar ExperimentSpring: Healthy Soils and Garden Plants
Fall: The Way Water Moves Winter: Rain Garden Design Spring: Building a Rain Garden
Fall: Catching and Storing Energy Winter: Valuing Renewable & Natural ResourcesSpring: Using Small and Slow Solutions
Fall: Energy Cycles and Conservation Winter: Designing SystemsSpring: Supporting Biodiversity
Publisher : New Society Publishers (April 23, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 0865719055
ISBN-13 : 978-0865719057
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.79 x 10 inches
Price: $26.49
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Sow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation of Earth stewards
The School Garden Curriculum offers a unique and comprehensive framework, enabling students to grow their knowledge throughout the school year and build on it from kindergarten to eighth grade. From seasonal garden activities to inquiry projects and science-skill building, children will develop organic gardening solutions, a positive land ethic, systems thinking, and instincts for ecological stewardship.
The world needs young people to grow into strong, scientifically literate environmental stewards. Learning gardens are great places to build this knowledge, yet until now there has been a lack of a multi-grade curriculum for school-wide teaching aimed at fostering a connection with the Earth.
The book offers:
A complete K-8 school-wide frameworkOver 200 engaging, weekly lesson plans – ready to sharePlace-based activities, immersive learning, and hands-on activitiesIntegration of science, critical thinking, permaculture, and life skillsLinks to Next Generation Science StandardsFurther resources and information sources.
A model and guide for all educators, The School Garden Curriculum is the complete package for any school wishing to use ecosystem perspectives, science, and permaculture to connect children to positive land ethics, personal responsibility, and wonder, while building vital lifelong skills.
AWARDS
FINALIST | 2019 Foreword INDIES: Education
From the Publisher
Where Permaculture and Science Meet: A complete K-8 school-wide framework. Over 200 weekly Kindergarten through Grade Eight Lessons.
Kindergarten: An Introduction to Gardening
Fall: Getting to Know the Garden Winter: Pollination and Seeds Spring: Insects and Garden Species
Grade One: Seeds
Fall: The Edible Parts of Plants Winter: Travelling Seeds Spring: Sprouting Seeds Experiment
Grade Two: Pollinators and Cycles
Fall: Seasons and Garden Changes Winter: Beneficial Insects and Birds Spring: Observing Pollinators
Grade Three: Becoming Soil Scientist
Fall: The Garden Ecosystem Winter: Soil Vitality ExperimentSpring: Fostering Healthy Soils
Grade Four: Vermicomposting
Fall: Becoming a Worm Expert Winter: Mini Worm Bin ProjectSpring: Worms Help Grow a Healthier Garden
Grade Five: Composting
Fall: Composting Basics Winter: Compost in a Jar ExperimentSpring: Healthy Soils and Garden Plants
Grade Six: Rain Gardens
Fall: The Way Water Moves Winter: Rain Garden Design Spring: Building a Rain Garden
Grade Seven: Renewable Resources
Fall: Catching and Storing Energy Winter: Valuing Renewable & Natural ResourcesSpring: Using Small and Slow Solutions
Grade Eight: Leadership and Stewardship
Fall: Energy Cycles and Conservation Winter: Designing SystemsSpring: Supporting Biodiversity
Publisher : New Society Publishers (April 23, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 0865719055
ISBN-13 : 978-0865719057
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.79 x 10 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides an excellent garden curriculum with great ideas and activities for teaching gardening. They find it suitable for homeschoolers, co-ops, or groups, as well as school educators. The selection of lessons by age and grade is appreciated.
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