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Sow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation of Earth stewards... offers hundreds of lessons for fall, winter, and spring that can be accomplished within a single class at each grade level from K-8. Highly recommended!- TIM GRANT, editor emeritus,
Green Teacher magazine
Drawing on all the senses, science, math, reading, and more, it's also the cultivation of our inner gardens at play.- LINDSAY COULTER, David Suzuki's Queen of Green
A wonderful resource for introducing children to science as they discover ecological principles for themselves, along with the rewards of gardening.- LINDA GILKESON, author,
Backyard BountyTHE 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 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 book offers:
- A complete K-8 school-wide framework
- Over 200 engaging weekly lesson plans - ready to share
- Place-based activities, immersive learning, and hands-on activities
- Integration of science, critical thinking, permaculture, and life skills
- Links to Next Generation Science Standards
- Further 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.
... will help transform society with each new generation. Well done!- ZACH LOEKS, author,
The Permaculture Market Garden... shows us how to provide an intimate experience with nature and skills that will last a lifetime.- DARRELL FREY, co-author,
The Food Forest HandbookKaci Rae Christopher is an outdoor and garden educator who focuses on life skills training for young adults and children. Her passion is fostering a he althy land ethic, personal empowerment, and environmental literacy in children of all ages through outdoor immersion and skill building. She lives in Bend, Oregon.
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Acknowledgments
Introduction: Where Permaculture and Science Meet Kindergarten: An Introduction to Gardening Fall: Getting to Know the Garden
Winter: Pollination and Seeds
Spring: Insects and Garden Species
First Grade - Grade One: Seeds Fall: The Edible Parts of Plants
Winter: Traveling Seeds
Spring: Sprouting Seeds Experiment
Second Grade - Grade Two: Pollinators and Cycles Fall: Seasons and Garden Changes
Winter: Beneficial Insects and Birds
Spring: Observing Pollinators
Third Grade - Grade Three: Becoming Soil Scientists Fall: The Garden Ecosystem
Winter: Soil Vitality Experiment
Spring: Fostering Healthy Soils
Fourth Grade - Grade Four: Vermicomposting Fall: Becoming a Worm Expert
Winter: Mini Worm Bin Project
Spring: Worms Help Grow a Healthier Garden
Fifth Grade - Grade Five: Composting Fall: Composting Basics
Winter: Compost in a Jar Experiment
Spring: Healthy Soils and Garden Plants
Sixth Grade - Grade Six: Rain Gardens Fall: The Way Water Moves
Winter: Rain Garden Design
Spring: Building a Rain Garden
Leadership and StewardshipSeventh Grade - Grade Seven: Renewable Resources Fall: Catching and Storing Energy
Winter: Valuing Renewable and Natural Resources
Spring: Using Small and Slow Solutions
Eighth Grade - Grade Eight: Leadership and Stewardship Fall: Energy Cycles and Conservation
Winter: Designing Systems
Spring: Supporting Biodiversity
Endnotes
Appendix A: Next Generation Science Standards
Appendix B: Resources
Index
About the Author
About New Society Publishers
Info autore
Kaci Rae Christopher is the volunteer Farm and Garden Educator for Oregon's Redband Ranch. She was previously the School Garden Coordinator for the Springwater Environmental Sciences School and the Outdoor Educator for ERA. Her passion is fostering a healthy land ethic, personal empowerment, and environmental literacy in children of all ages through outdoor immersion and skill building. She lives in Bend, Oregon.
Riassunto
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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Sow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation of Earth stewards
