Handbook to the course of study. School gardening

Describes the benefits of gardening as a school subject and presents detailed suggestions on how it should be taught, including the establishment of a school garden. Topics to be covered include: site preparation; choice of plants; seasonal work; tools and equipment; and experiments. The handbooks s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newfoundland. Dept. of Education
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Department of Education, Newfoundland] 1937
Subjects:
Education > Curricula
Gardening > Outlines
syllabi
etc.
School gardens
Education
Elementary > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cmc_handbok/id/334
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Summary:Describes the benefits of gardening as a school subject and presents detailed suggestions on how it should be taught, including the establishment of a school garden. Topics to be covered include: site preparation; choice of plants; seasonal work; tools and equipment; and experiments. The handbooks states that it is primarily intended for boys over eleven years of age; but also suitable for girls.

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