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Why Starting a School Garden is beneficial for students Commissioner Todd Staples | Texas Department of Agriculture Enhanced student engagement in educational settings Creation of a positive learning environment for teachers and students Provides students time and space to explore the natural world, fostering ecological literacy Enhanced student understanding of lesson material Help students develop a sense of ownership and responsibility Heightened student awareness and acceptance of fruits and vegetables Math: measuring the distance between plants Science: growing carrots from discarded carrot tops Social Science: discussing what the world eats English Language Arts: sensory garden poetry Fine Art: drawing the parts of a plant Health and Nutrition: fruit and vegetable taste testing Texas educators committed to helping students succeed and using a school garden as an outdoor classroom can help energize students’ learning while providing a multi-sensory educational experience. The Texas Department of Agriculture can help you identify partners, establish a garden plan, locate funding opportunities and network with gardening experts and other schools with a garden program. For additional information, visit www.SquareMeals.org/FarmtoSchool. Sample Garden Activities for Core Curriculum Areas The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Benefits of Garden-Based Learning

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Why Starting a School Garden is

beneficial for students

Commissioner Todd Staples | Texas Department of Agriculture

Enhanced student engagement in educational

settings

Creation of a positive learning environment for

teachers and students

Provides students time and space to explore

the natural world, fostering ecological literacy

Enhanced student understanding of lesson

material

Help students develop a sense of ownership and

responsibility

Heightened student awareness and acceptance

of fruits and vegetables

Math: measuring the distance between plants

Science: growing carrots from discarded carrot tops

Social Science: discussing what the world eats

English Language Arts: sensory garden poetry

Fine Art: drawing the parts of a plant

Health and Nutrition: fruit and vegetable taste testing

Texas educators committed to helping students succeed and using a school garden as an outdoor classroom can help energize students’ learning while providing a multi -sensory educational experience. The Texas Department of Agriculture can help you identify partners, establish a garden plan, locate funding opportunities and network with gardening experts and other schools with a garden program. For additional information, visit www.SquareMeals.org/FarmtoSchool.

Sample Garden Activities for Core Curriculum Areas

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Benefits of Garden-Based Learning

Los beneficios de iniciar un jardín escolar para los estudiantes

Commissioner Todd Staples | Texas Department of Agriculture

Establece un mayor compromiso del

estudiante en los ambientes educacionales

Crea un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo para

maestros y alumnos

Ofrece tiempo y espacio al estudiante para

explorar el mundo natural, fomentando la

educación ecológica

Mejora la comprensión del estudiante acerca del

material de las lecciones

Ayuda a que el estudiante tenga un sentido

pertenencia y responsabilidad

Mejora la conciencia y aceptación del estudiante

hacia las frutas y verduras

Matemáticas: medir la distancia entre las plantas

Ciencia: cultivar zanahorias con la parte de la zanahoria

que se desecha

Ciencias sociales: conversaciones sobre lo que se come

en el mundo

Clases de composición en inglés: poesía de jardín

sensorial

Bellas artes: dibujo de los componentes de una planta

Salud y nutrición: pruebas de cómo saborear las frutas y

las verduras

Los maestros de Texas que están comprometidos al éxito de sus estudiantes y que utilizan el jardín escolar como una aula al aire libre pueden motivar al estudiante a que aprenda mientras que disfruta de una experiencia educacional multi -sensorial. El Departamento de Agricultura de Texas le puede ayudar a buscar colaboradores, a establecer un diseño para su jardín, a aprovechar oportunidades de financiamiento y a comunicarse con expertos en jardinería y con otras escuelas que tienen un jardín. Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web www.SquareMeals.org./farmtoschool.

Ejemplos de Actividades de Jardinería para usar en las áreas Básicas del coriculum

Beneficios del Aprendizaje Basado en la Jardinería

La División de Alimentos y Nutrición del Departamento de Agricultura de Texas recibe respaldo económico del Servicio de Alimentos y Nutrición del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos. De acuerdo con la ley federal y con las normas del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA), esta institución tiene prohibida la discriminación por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad. Para presentar una queja por discriminación, escriba a: USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 ó llame gratis al 1 (866) 632-9992 (Voz). Las personas con problemas de audición o discapacidad para hablar pueden ponerse en contacto con USDA por medio del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339; o al (800) 845-6136 (español). El USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.