{"product_id":"the-school-garden-curriculum-an-integrated-k-8-guide-for-discovering-science-ecology-and-whole-systems-thinking-paperback","title":"The School Garden Curriculum: An Integrated K-8 Guide for Discovering Science, Ecology, and Whole-Systems Thinking - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaci Rae Christopher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe School Garden Curriculum\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation of Earth stewards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e... 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- TIM GRANT, editor emeritus, \u003cem\u003eGreen Teacher \u003c\/em\u003emagazine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrawing on all the senses, science, math, reading, and more, it's also the cultivation of our inner gardens at play.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- LINDSAY COULTER, David Suzuki's Queen of Green\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e A wonderful resource for introducing children to science as they discover ecological principles for themselves, along with the rewards of gardening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- LINDA GILKESON, author, \u003cem\u003eBackyard Bounty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTHE 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe School Garden Curriculum \u003c\/em\u003eoffers 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete K-8 school-wide framework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 200 engaging weekly lesson plans - ready to share\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace-based activities, immersive learning, and hands-on activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegration of science, critical thinking, permaculture, and life skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to Next Generation Science Standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFurther resources and information sources.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA model and guide for all educators, \u003cem\u003eThe School Garden Curriculum \u003c\/em\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e... will help transform society with each new generation. Well done!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- ZACH LOEKS, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Permaculture Market Garden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e... shows us how to provide an intimate experience with nature and skills that will last a lifetime.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- DARRELL FREY, co-author, \u003cem\u003eThe Food Forest Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaci Rae Christopher \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaci Rae Christopher\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, the Outdoor Educator for ERA, and worked on education farms, community supported agriculture initiatives, and farm schools. Her passion is fostering a healthy land ethic, personal empowerment, and environmental literacy in children of all ages through outdoor immersion and skill building in order to inspire generations of changemakers. Currently pursuing her MFA at OSU-Cascades, on most days Kaci Rae can be up to her elbows in soil or hiking new trails with her husband and two dogs. 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