Education: The Value of Gardening, Research 15th Street Farm Education: The Value of Gardening, Research 15th Street Farm

The Biomass Distribution on Earth

Description: (article, reproducible visual) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages

Contents: “a census of the biomass of all kingdoms of life. This analysis provides a holistic view of the composition of the biosphere and allows us to observe broad patterns over taxonomic categories, geographic locations, and trophic modes.”

Source: pnas.org

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1711842115

Image for reproducible visual included in article.

Crossposted: Library toolkit/ Biospheres

Description: (article, visual) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages

Contents: “a census of the biomass of all kingdoms of life. This analysis provides a holistic view of the composition of the biosphere and allows us to observe broad patterns over taxonomic categories, geographic locations, and trophic modes.”

Source: pnas.org

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1711842115 

Crossposted: Library toolkit/ Biospheres

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Education: The Value of Gardening 15th Street Farm Education: The Value of Gardening 15th Street Farm

Title: Walking & Being Outdoors in Nature Increase Positive Affect & Energy

Description: (PDF) research, Instructors - academic content, adaptable for all ages 

Contents: abstract, scientific study, etc

Source: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc publications

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/eco.2017.0036 

Crossposted:  Library Toolkit/ Education - Research

Description: (PDF) research, Instructors - academic content, adaptable for all ages 

Contents: abstract, scientific study, etc

Source: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc publicationshttps://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/eco.2017.0036 

Crossposted:  Library Toolkit/ Education - Research

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Reaping the benefits of farm-to-early care and education (ECE)

Description: (study summary) research, Instructors - early years,

Contents: review of farm-to-ECE pilot project, applications for NEP strategies & content -

key findings, recommendations

Source: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems & Community Development (JAFSCD), 11/23

https://www.morningagclips.com/reaping-the-benefits-of-farm-to-early-care-and-education/

Crossposted: LIbrary Toolkit/ Education - Value of Gardening

Description: (study summary) research, Instructors - early years, 

Contents: review of farm-to-ECE pilot project, applications for NEP strategies (Nutrition Education Program) & content - key findings, recommendations

Source: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems & Community Development (JAFSCD), 11/23

https://www.morningagclips.com/reaping-the-benefits-of-farm-to-early-care-and-education/ 

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Learning through the Garden

Description: (Rutgers Extension Coop Sheet) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: cross disciplinary applications 

Source: Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences

https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs1211/#:~:text=Garden%2Dbased%20nutrition%20education%20can,locally%20grown%20fruits%20and%20vegetables.

Description: (Rutgers Extension Coop Sheet) research, Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: cross disciplinary applications 

Source: Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences

https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs1211/#:~:text=Garden%2Dbased%20nutrition%20education%20can,locally%20grown%20fruits%20and%20vegetables.

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Garden-Based Learning in Basic Education

Garden-Based Learning in Basic Education

Description: (monograph,PDF) research, Instructors - early ages

Contents: This article addresses the question, “How has garden-based education impacted the areas of academics, environmental education, nutritional awareness and community life?”; sections include - History and Philosophy, Tracing the History, Theoretical Frameworks, Contemporary Trends, Impacts

Source: Univ of California, Center for Youth Development (littlegreenthumbs.org); image credit - excerpt from monograph

https://littlegreenthumbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GardenBasedLearninginBaseicEducation_4H.pdf (2002)

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Garden-Based Learning in Basic Education

Description: (monograph,PDF) research, Instructors - early ages

Contents: This article addresses the question, “How has garden-based education impacted the areas of academics, environmental education, nutritional awareness and community life?”; sections include - History and Philosophy, Tracing the History, Theoretical Frameworks, Contemporary Trends, Impacts

Source: Univ of California, Center for Youth Development (littlegreenthumbs.org); image credit - excerpt from monograph

https://littlegreenthumbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GardenBasedLearninginBaseicEducation_4H.pdf (2002)

Crossposted: LIbrary Toolkit/ Education - Research

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