This high school curriculum was developed by the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was funded in part by a grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). The curriculum is divided into six modules: an introductory module and five more narrowly focused modules. Each module is designed to be taught in as little as 5 hours of class time, though if you choose to use all the material in the module, it will take longer. View Resource »
Garden Lesson Ideas from Wisconsin Educators
During the 2015 Growing Minds course, participants were asked to briefly describe one lesson they have used in the garden that connects with core curriculum. There were so many ideas, we had to make an entire document! View Resource »
Teaching In Nature’s Classroom
In Teaching in Nature’s Classroom: Core Principles of Garden-Based Education, Nathan Larson shares a philosophy of teaching in the garden. Rooted in years of experience and supported by research, Larson presents fifteen guiding principles of garden-based education. These principles and best practices are illustrated through engaging stories from the field. The book also features a collection of vivid paintings by mural artist Becky Redelings and connections to the research literature provided by Alex Wells and Sam Dennis of the University of Wisconsin Environmental Design Lab.
We are excited to be able to offer copies of Teaching in Nature’s Classroom in both English and Spanish, free of charge! Visit the book website to receive a free copy.
