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The school garden curriculum : an integrated K-8 guide for discovering science, ecology, and whole-systems thinking / Kaci Rae Christopher.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Gabriola, BC : New Society Publishers, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Description: ix, 309 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780865719057
  • 0865719055
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GE77 .C57 2019
Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in electronic format.
Partial contents:
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.
Summary: 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)Summary: "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."
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection SB55 .C45 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800176406
Total holds: 0

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."

Issued also in electronic format.

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