Growing Good Citizens
Empowered students improve their world We believe that children are able to observe their environment and assess its needs; children should be empowered to make the kinds of changes in their...
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Rain Gardens to the Rescue
Absorbing Stormwater Runoff...and Student Interest! Also known as a bioretention system, a rain garden is a landscape feature planted in a shallow depression designed to capture stormwater runoff....
View ArticleThe Right Size for a Rain Garden
By: NGA Staff OverviewStudents will use math skills to determine how large their rain garden must be to effectively manage stormwater runoff at a chosen location.MaterialsMeasuring tape Graph paper...
View ArticleInquiry Flows
Creating a Classroom River "Exploring life in the river near our school intrigued my third and fourth graders," reports Waits River, VT, teacher Cheryl Ollman. "But, of course, the time for working...
View ArticleThe Right Spot for a Rain Garden
By: NGA Staff OverviewThe first step in rain garden design is scouting an appropriate site. This activity challenges students to explore one aspect of this process: soil drainage assessment. (For full...
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ObjectivesStudents will: discover the impact of soil conditions on rainwater absorption learn gardening practices to help increase moisture absorptionCentral ConceptsWater does not penetrate well in...
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Exploring Water — Four Lessons to Teach about the Importance of Water
By: NGA Staff Right Side Box: Each lesson within this curriculum unit can be taught independently or in succession with the others. Download the lessons below:Exploring Terrariums (K-2nd grade)...
View ArticleVolunteer Surveys, FREE Download
By: NGA Staff As a garden coordinator, if you can understand what motivates your volunteers you'll be more prepared to recruit, support and retain a support network. Download Volunteer Surveys(PDF) »
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Compost Happens
By: Jean Persely for NGA with Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: Jean shares some of her ideas to get kids interested in composting:Ask students what happens to blue jeans and t-shirts in...
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“Because Your Children Live What They Learn…”
By: Cynthia Domenghini, NGA Staff Right Side Box: Here are some meaningful plant selections to incorporate into your peace garden:Rhododendron - in Russia, the blossoms signify peace, health, and...
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