Before/After School
Elementary School

Jr Master Gardeners (3-5)

National Jr Master Gardener Program

Gardening
Healthy food choices
Fruits and/or vegetables
"Jr Master Gardeners  (3-5)" 2.0

Description

Teaches the world of gardening with hands-on activities, worksheets, rhythms, and reading passages formatted for standardized tests. Includes life skills and career exploration, culminates with service learning projects and certification as a Junior Master Gardener.

There are other curriculum that are not nutrition focused, however, they can be used to support direct education activities. These curriculum are: 'Literature in the Garden' and 'Health and Nutrition from the Garden'.

$68 for purchase from website.

Source:
National Jr Master Gardener Program

Link:
https://jmgkids.us/curriculum/jmg-teacher-guide-youth-handbook/

Number of Lessons

6-8 chapters with multiple activities

Length of Lesson

Times Vary based on activity - 20+ minutes

Delivery Method
Single, Series
Languages
English
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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Recent Modification

DateModification TypeAgency NameNameEmailDescription of Modification
12/17/2020
Virtual Delivery
Ventura County Public Health
Silvia Lopez-Navarro
The National Jr Master Gardener Program has approved Jr Master Gardeners (Grades 3-5) to be delivered via virtual format. Randy L. Seagraves, curricul...Read more