WELCOME TO OUR CURRICULUM CORNER
We understand the need to reflect the curriculum and students well being within the work in the school garden. This section bridges the gaps and saves you time!
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Educators and researchers have noted many benefits to students participating in school garden programs including:
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Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables
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Improvement in attitudes towards fruits and vegetables
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Improvement in science achievement scores
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Improvement in social skills and behaviors
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Improvement in environmental attitudes and instillation of respect for nature
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Positive impact on student achievement and behavior
WINTER- SPRING TO DO LIST
TOP TIP:
Water in the morning!
CURRICULUM LINKS
MATHS Counting, Measuring
ENGLISH Signage, reading instructions, reading seed packets/ resources, communication
PHSE Healthy diets, Sustainability, Food diaries, Problem Solving
SCIENCE Weather, seasons, life cycles, climate change, environment/ wildlife
GEOGRAPHY Food Miles, Fair trade, farming, industiraled food chains
TECHNOLOGY Reporting by Videos
WELLBEING Being Active, Senses, Healthy Lifestyles, Art
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ALTERNATIVE/ OUTDOOR LEARNING Working Together, Nature Connection
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