{"title":"Outdoor","description":"\u003cp\u003eOutdoor education resources for nature-based learning and environmental stewardship. School gardens, outdoor classrooms and experiential learning in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"outdoor-education-at-school","title":"Outdoor Education at School","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOutdoor Education at School\u003c\/em\u003e contains sets of practical activities and problem-solving lessons for primary school students. Designed to be done completely within the school grounds and with minimal amount of equipment, these lessons and activities will appeal to the teacher who has little experience in outdoor education and will act as a valuable resource to the experts in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents are based not only on learning in the outdoors but on learning about and for the outdoors. Specific topics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitiative games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushcraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will enjoy the variety of topics covered while learning skills in personal development, self-esteem, resourcefulness, independence, leadership and cooperation. The lessons are not organised in year levels but in developmental progression from simple and introductory to complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745491751074,"sku":"9781922607423","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/products\/AP_OutdoorEd_front-cov-LR.jpg?v=1666137960"},{"product_id":"science-in-a-garden","title":"Science in a Garden","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePermaculture expert and educator Ross Mars is back with another collection of hands-on projects and investigations that provide students with opportunities to observe, understand and contribute to a thriving garden ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou learned the basics of garden design and maintenance through the first book in this series,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife in a garden\u003c\/em\u003e. Now you can take that knowledge even further with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScience in a garden: Activities and projects for the outdoor classroom, Years F–6\u003c\/em\u003e. Students will follow the journey from theory to final product through the book’s six parts: understanding science in the garden, growth in the garden, changes in the garden, animals in the garden, human use of the garden and products from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach activity is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Science and the Australian Curriculum: Technologies as well as the cross-curriculum priority of sustainability. Plus, teachers can use the handy index of curriculum links to assist with their planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will love watching your students deepen their understanding of the outdoor environment and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccess more resources and templates from the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/Science_in_a_Garden_Reproducible.pdf?v=1700699868\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Science in a Garden reproducible\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43600706633890,"sku":"9781923116184","price":64.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/SIGcover.png?v=1699754996"},{"product_id":"life-in-a-garden","title":"Life in a Garden","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHelp your primary students develop a deep appreciation for the natural world with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife in a garden: Activities and projects for the outdoor classroom\u003c\/em\u003e. In this practical handbook, permaculture expert Dr Ross Mars guides teachers through the basics of garden design and maintenance, while providing opportunities for students to explore and contribute to a thriving ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe easy-to-implement investigations and hands-on projects included in this book allow students to observe and understand the dynamic processes that take place in the garden environment and encourage them to consider sustainable solutions to keep their plants healthy and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing this resource, readers will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etips for effective garden design, including establishing basic garden beds and deciding on effective planting strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eadvice for seasonal planting and harvesting produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esustainable solutions for managing common pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflexible activities aligned to the Australian Curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou’ll love watching your students learn to love gardening as they make a positive impact on their local environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccess more resources and templates from the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/Life_in_a_Garden_Reproducible.pdf?v=1700700102\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Life in a Garden reproducibles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amba Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43600714039458,"sku":"9781923116160","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9425\/3218\/files\/hb9518_4_1.png?v=1691132863"},{"product_id":"how-good-are-school-gardens","title":"How Good are School Gardens?","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow Good are School Gardens?\u003c\/i\u003e seasoned educator, Emma Derainne, with over two decades of experience, delves into the transformative potential of school gardens. Drawing from her extensive background in Early Childhood and Primary Education across Australia, Asia, and Europe, Emma explores how these vibrant green spaces offer more than just nutritional benefits. Through engaging anecdotes and practical insights, she illustrates how school gardens foster hands-on learning, therapeutic benefits, safety and security, environmental stewardship and a deep connection to the community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eEmma’s book is a compelling invitation for educators to reimagine their teaching practices by integrating school gardens into the curriculum. With a focus on experiential learning and community engagement, she provides a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining school gardens that cater to diverse student needs. 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