Creating and Sustaining a School Garden
Gardens for Learning is a comprehensive guidebook developed by a team of experienced garden educators, nutritionists, state officials and other garden experts that provides a strong foundation for the school garden movement. This The California School Garden Network (CSGN) guidebook is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to enhance learning through the use of gardens in schools and other community settings. Download the guide

Gardens for Learning Standards Supplement
The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC) developed a supplement to Gardens for Learning which maps the activities listed in the book to California State Education Standards for grades K-6. Download a copy

Poetry Resources for Teens
Poets.org launches a new suite of resources devoted to teens that features reading recommendations, writing help, spotlight audio and video recordings as well as new ways to get involved in grassroots poetry projects. The Academy of American Poets developed the teen homepage in response to a recent survey they conducted which showed that more than 75% of the people who use the website share one characteristic: that they first developed an interest in poetry before their 18th birthday. Take a look

History in the Classroom
The 2009 - 2010 Teaching Resources Catalog provides history resources for the classroom including lesson units, artifact kits, instructional videos and the Electronic Field Trip series. These materials can enrich your curriculum and help inspire your students to discover the excitement of American history.
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The Colonial Williamsburg website offers podcasts, blogs, interactive games and puzzles, online exhibits, slideshows and much more. Take a look

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