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Literature in the Garden

The Junior Master Gardener Literature in the Garden curriculum engages children through garden- and ecology-themed childrens books. (Books include Plantzilla; Miss Rumphius; Brother Eagle, Sister Sky; The Gardener; Tops & Bottoms; Weslandia.) This curriculum contains dozens of hands-on activities for youth in grades 3-5. Learning is inspired through outdoor activities, creative expression and open exploration. Students can earn a Golden Ray Series certification in Literature in the Garden.

Grade level:	3     4     5
Scope:	all states
Academic Subject:	English/Language Arts Science Life/Biological Sciences Agri-science Botany
Agricultural Content:	Environment/Natural Resources Conservation Ecology Environment Education Natural Resource Management Nature Study Soils/Agronomy Wildlife Food Systems/Nutrition Food Plant Systems Horticultural Crops Flowers Fruits Vegetables Health & Nutrition Gardening/Greenhouse Plant Growth & Development
Author:	Junior Master Gardening Program
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Publisher:	Texas Cooperative Extension
Copyright:	2005
Reviewer Comments:	The Junior Master Gardener programs functions most often in after-school activities. This curriculum can be used in the classroom with a few modifications.
Resource ID:	2248
Source:	http://www.jmgkids.us
Media 1:	It's a Lesson Plans media type. URL: Website ISBN: 978-0-9821049-2-0 Pages: 210 Bound: Spiral