School gardens are more than a collection of plants. They are learning laboratories that put the natural world at students’ fingertips and support active learning thorough hands-on activities. Gardens provide opportunities for students to observe, discover and experiment. Students enjoy gardening and learning through the direct experiences of working in a garden.
The lessons students learn will link the natural and academic worlds. A garden, whether it is a single planter box or multiple growing spaces, offers a rich context for exploring science, nutrition, social studies, math, art, language arts, and more. There is much to be learned while caring for the green and growing plants of this world.
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