The school garden curriculum : an integrated K-8 guide for discovering science, ecology, and whole-systems thinking /
Christopher, Kaci Rae, 1989-
The school garden curriculum : an integrated K-8 guide for discovering science, ecology, and whole-systems thinking / Kaci Rae Christopher. - ix, 309 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : where permaculture and science meet -- Kindergarten : an introduction to gardening -- First grade - grade one : seeds -- Second grade - grade two : pollinators and cycles -- Third grade - grade three : becoming soil scientists -- Fourth grade - grade four : vermicomposting - Fifth grade - grade 5 : composting -- Sixth grade - grade six : rain gardens -- Leadership and stewardship -- Seventh grade - grade seven : renewable resources -- Eighth grade - grade eight : leadership and stewardship -- Endnotes -- Appendixes.
Rain garden design, predatory insect studies, harvesting edible flowers, and many other unique lesson plan themes will keep students of all ages engaged. The author lives and works in Oregon. (Miller Library Staff) "The School Garden Curriculum provides an integrated K-8 framework and over 200 weekly lessons that weave science, permaculture, and environmental education into place-based, immersive learning. For teachers aiming to blend science and life skills while inspiring environmental stewardship."
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Environmental education--Activity programs.
Gardening--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Ecology--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Place-based education.
GE77 / .C57 2019
The school garden curriculum : an integrated K-8 guide for discovering science, ecology, and whole-systems thinking / Kaci Rae Christopher. - ix, 309 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : where permaculture and science meet -- Kindergarten : an introduction to gardening -- First grade - grade one : seeds -- Second grade - grade two : pollinators and cycles -- Third grade - grade three : becoming soil scientists -- Fourth grade - grade four : vermicomposting - Fifth grade - grade 5 : composting -- Sixth grade - grade six : rain gardens -- Leadership and stewardship -- Seventh grade - grade seven : renewable resources -- Eighth grade - grade eight : leadership and stewardship -- Endnotes -- Appendixes.
Rain garden design, predatory insect studies, harvesting edible flowers, and many other unique lesson plan themes will keep students of all ages engaged. The author lives and works in Oregon. (Miller Library Staff) "The School Garden Curriculum provides an integrated K-8 framework and over 200 weekly lessons that weave science, permaculture, and environmental education into place-based, immersive learning. For teachers aiming to blend science and life skills while inspiring environmental stewardship."
9780865719057 0865719055
20189069317 can
Environmental education--Activity programs.
Gardening--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Ecology--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Place-based education.
GE77 / .C57 2019