TY  - BOOK
AU  - Christopher,Kaci Rae
TI  - The school garden curriculum: an integrated K-8 guide for discovering science, ecology, and whole-systems thinking 
SN  - 9780865719057
AV  - GE77 .C57 2019
PY  - 2019///]
CY  - Gabriola, BC
PB  - New Society Publishers
KW  - Environmental education
KW  - Activity programs
KW  - Gardening
KW  - Study and teaching (Elementary)
KW  - Science
KW  - Ecology
KW  - Place-based education
N1  - 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; Issued also in electronic format
N2  - 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."
ER  -