Art to Zoology: How Edible School Gardens Connect to Connecticut K-12 Curriculum
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We are sorry, the Garden and the Curriculum workshop is full. We will inform you when another will take place. Let us know if you want to receive more information. Contact us if you want to host a workshop in your school or community. Thank you, Amy Kalafa, Michael Aitkenhead and Janet Luongo.
Date: Tues., March 16th at 3:45pm - 5:00 pm
Fee: None
Sponsored by: Westport Green Village Initiative www.WestportGVI.org
Who Should Attend: Teachers of all levels, administrators, food service workers and parent/community members in Fairfield County
Place: Staples H.S., Westport, CT.
Address: 70 North Ave., Westport, CT 06880
Phone: 203-341-1200
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Description: Participants will view short video clips & slides that review the importance of fresh school food for student health, learning, behavior, and long life. They will join discussions on how to easily incorporate the subject of nutritious food, using simple hands-on gardening techniques and classroom projects, into their curriculum no matter what the field. Join us to find out how the subject of fresh food and food systems meets CT standards, fits with current curriculum and is easily integrated into all subject areas and grade levels. Tour the Staples H.S. edible garden (optional). A garden at your school or gardening experience is not required. Educators will walk away with models and lesson plans, resources, connections and ideally the inspiration to make a difference at their schools.
Award winning facilitators
1Amy Kalafa: filmmaker of Two Angry Moms, an internationally acclaimed documentary about school food. CT Vision Award, Emmy Nominee, United Nations Film Festival Award
2Michael Aitkenhead: science teacher at Staples HS and the new Farmer at Westport's Town Farm, Teacher of the Year, Westport Public Schools
3Janet Luongo: health counselor, speaker on wellness, and education consultant on inter-disciplinary programs, CT Museum Educator of the Year. To view video IncredibleEdible Garden Westport CT
