The Global Garden is part of a larger compilation entitled Growing Up Global: Early Years Global Education Handbook. This resource book and supporting CD demonstrates how global education can be introduced to students at a very young age (five and under) through the use of fun activities such as songs, games, poems and recipes. The resource contains background information, suggested activities, such as songs and games, stories, book lists, useful website links, ideas for extension learning and a resource CD with pictures, colour photos and reproducible sheets.
The Global Garden takes a look at the chain of processes that bring our food from plant to plate, plant and animal life cycles and taking care of the environment.
Green Fingers - Students learn about the lifecycles of plants by planting seeds in pots and on moist blotting paper. They explore different ways to plant seeds and nurture them.
Cycle of Life – Student arrange pictures of a tree cycle from seed to fruit in the correct order.
Living in a Tree – Students go outdoors to observe birds, insects and animals that we share our environment with, count the different types observed and discuss their basic needs.
Made from Plants – Students classify pictures of objects that are made and not made from trees and plants.
Composting – Students learn about composting by sorting waste and discussing ways to reduce waste.
Choosing the Future – Using a picture book students learn that today’s choices have an impact tomorrow.
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Consideration of Alternative Perspectives | Good |
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Consideration of Alternative Perspectives:
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Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions | Satisfactory |
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Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions: Effectively addresses the environmental, economic and social dimensions of the issue(s) being explored.
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Respects Complexity | Poor/Not considered |
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Respects Complexity: The complexity of the problems/issues being discussed is respected. | ||
Acting on Learning | Satisfactory |
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Acting on Learning: Learning moves from understanding issues to working towards positive change — in personal lifestyle, in school, in the community, or for the planet
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Values Education | Poor/Not considered |
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Values Education: Students are explicitly provided with opportunities to identify, clarify and express their own beliefs/values. | ||
Empathy & Respect for Humans | Poor/Not considered |
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Empathy & Respect for Humans: Empathy and respect are fostered for diverse groups of humans (including different genders, ethnic groups, sexual preferences, etc.). | ||
Personal Affinity with Earth | Good |
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Personal Affinity with Earth: Encourages a personal affinity with -the natural world.
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Locally-Focused Learning | Good |
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Locally-Focused Learning: Includes learning experiences that take advantage of issues/elements within the local community.
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Past, Present & Future | Good |
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Past, Present & Future: Promotes an understanding of the past, a sense of the present, and a positive vision for the future. |
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Open-Ended Instruction | Good |
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Open-Ended Instruction
: Lessons are structured so that multiple/complex answers are possible; students are not steered toward one 'right' answer. | ||
Integrated Learning | Satisfactory |
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Integrated Learning: Learning brings together content and skills from more than one subject area
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Inquiry Learning | Good |
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Inquiry Learning: Learning is directed by questions, problems, or challenges that students work to address.
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Differentiated Instruction | Satisfactory | |
Differentiated Instruction: Activities address a range of student learning styles, abilities and readiness.
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Experiential Learning | Good |
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Experiential Learning: Authentic learning experiences are provided
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Cooperative Learning | Satisfactory |
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Cooperative Learning: Group and cooperative learning strategies are a priority.
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Assessment & Evaluation | Poor/Not considered |
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Assessment & Evaluation: Tools are provided that help students and teachers to capture formative and summative information about students' learning and performance. These tools may include reflection questions, checklists, rubrics, etc. | ||
Peer Teaching | Poor/Not considered | |
Peer Teaching: Provides opportunities for students to actively present their knowledge and skills to peers and/or act as teachers and mentors.
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Case Studies | Poor/Not considered | |
Case Studies: Relevant case studies are included. Case studies are thorough descriptions of real events from real situations that students use to explore concepts in an authentic context. | ||
Locus of Control | Poor/Not considered | |
Locus of Control: Meaningful opportunities are provided for students to choose elements of program content, the medium in which they wish to work, and/or to go deeper into a chosen issue. |