Recently, thousands of North
American schools have begun to take a critical look at their grounds
and realize the enormous potential for transforming barren expanses
of asphalt into a diversity of exciting natural spaces for learning
and playing.
This compendium of articles from Green Teacher, North America's
leading environmental education magazine, brings together the best strategies
for school-ground renewal. Greening School Grounds provides an
overview of the school grounds greening movement, complete project plans,
and subject integration. From vegetable and butterfly gardens to an
amphibian oasis and avian attractors, this comprehensive guide offers
a trove of curriculum tie-ins, activities, and plans for educators,
parents, and students. Includes extensive resources.
About the Editors
Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn have edited Green Teacher -- the
world's best-selling environmental education magazine -- for over a
decade. Both were formerly High School teachers and live in Toronto,
Ontario.