Taking Root. On Assignment.

Johnston, Robert C.

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ERIC Number: EJ569226

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Taking Root. On Assignment.

Johnston, Robert C.

Education Week, v17 n41 p30-35 Jun 24 1998

Describes historical precedents and current trends in the incorporation of gardening into the school curriculum in South Carolina and California. In these outdoor classrooms, children plan and implement specific projects related to nutrition, environmental awareness, and community beautification, as well as an appreciation for nature. (SAS)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Gardening, Gardens, Hands on Science, Horticulture, Nutrition, Outdoor Education, Student Projects

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California; South Carolina

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