Author: Hughes, Luanne; DiClaudio, Denelle; and Savoca, LeeAnne

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Media Type: Report

Summary:

This fact sheet reviews the benefits to k-12 students who are invovled in gardens at the schools.

Abstract:

"School gardens are a wonderful and exciting way to make almost any classroom curriculum come alive and show "real-life" meaning to students as they learn. A garden can provide an opportunity for students to participate in hands-on learning that teaches not only the intended subject but also responsibility, teamwork, and respect for nature, others, and themselves. Gardens have been proven to help students learn better and enhance test scores, and they can be an engaging way to meet Core Curriculum Content Standards. Whether growing vegetables, fruits, or a variety of herbs, edible gardens are a valuable tool that schools can use to promote healthier eating habits, appreciate locally grown food sources, teach environmental stewardship, encourage community and social development, and even instill a sense of place." [p.1]

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Creative Youth Development, Arts Education