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Taylor, Jane L. – Taproot, 1998
In order to promote the understanding of plants, nurture imagination, and provide a place for the enrichment and delight of children, the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden on the campus of Michigan State University has over 50 theme areas for children to experience. History, purpose, and projects are briefly described. (SAS)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Children, Experiential Learning, Gardening
Lovejoy, Sharon – Taproot, 1998
A naturalist and designer of public gardens relates her experiences of introducing children to plants and gardens using equipment such as binoculars, stethoscopes, notebooks, photographs, and magnifying glasses. Article provides information is given about many plants, their uses, and related child-centered activities (such as a namesake pumpkins…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Experiential Learning, Gardening, Gardens
Eames-Sheavly, Marcia – Taproot, 1998
Proposes that it is critical for children to understand and appreciate plants, and that gardening can be integrated into the regular school curriculum. Gives examples of "pizza garden" and flower garden projects related to math, science, language arts, creative arts, nutrition and health, physical education, Earth stewardship, music, social…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Experiential Learning, Gardening
