The School Garden Podcast is hosted by Mary Jo Greene and Anne Santana, School Garden Educators based in the Fort Worth area of North Texas. The intention of the podcast is to be an informal, conversational resource and support for all garden educators out there doing the work and delivering...
The National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix is a free database of standards-based lesson plans and resources for K-12 educators that use agriculture as a lens for teaching science, social studies, career and technical education, and nutrition. To view the full database of lessons,...
This book focuses on helping 3rd-12th grade teachers facilitate scientific inquiry projects that are grounded in local places and environments. The book uses the Next Generation Science Standards to provide a strong conceptual and practical foundation for advancing community engagement in a...
This e-book is for educators, by educators. Are you new to teaching outdoors? Are you groovin’ along the path, but looking for ideas and inspiration? Maybe you want to fine-tune your advanced practice? Looking to enrich a homeschool program with backyard and garden exploration? Well, this is the...
Science skills are essential, and we believe nature education is for everyone — so we’ve created ready-to-go lessons and activities to help educators and parents facilitate exploration and learning. Explore the American Public Garden Association's Plant Heroes resources library of free lessons,...
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Project S.O.W. (Seeds of Wonder): Food Gardening with Justice in Mind, a food gardening curriculum for educators who work with young people ages 13-19, centering personal growth, community connection, and equity. In Project S.O.W., youth work together to investigate how to grow food, explore...
Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! is a curricula of the International Junior Master Gardener program. Created by Extension faculty/staff, teachers, nutrition and gardening experts, this multifaceted evidenced-based curricula integrates gardening, nutrition, healthy eating and physical activity into an...
This free, downloadable curriculum provides high school students with a deep understanding of critical food system issues, empowers them to make healthy and responsible food choices, and encourages them to become advocates for food system change. In the FoodSpan curriculum, you will find...
In a garden we are able to cultivate children’s love of learning, their appreciation of healthy food, and their connection to the natural world. With vision, commitment, and some good hard work, educators and families around the globe are ripping up pavement, sowing seeds, and growing garden...