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Mastering the Mystery: Food, Facts and Fun

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Author and Contributors: Dansby, Montreka; Travella Free
Publisher: CYFERnet (2011)
Review Level: University Extension
Primary Content Area: School Age (K-8)
Content Type: Professional Development
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: online seminar, community gardens, school gardens, food science, nutrition, curriculum connections with gardening, curriculum connections with nutrition, healthy living, integrating gardening with after school learning, gardening activities
Description: Join the team of detectives on the mission to explore "the journey of food" through innovative and integrative school and community gardening programs. The webinar will highlight the benefits of gardening, curriculum connections, activities, technology tools, food and nutrition and related initiatives. Program directors, front line staff and trainers of afterschool and Out-of-School-Time (OST) programs this is a session for you! 21st CCLC, Parks and Recreation programs, Cooperative Extension, 4-H Youth Development, Boys and Girls Clubs, Y programs, etc. - if you want youth to get excited about healthy living and learn about the connection of food and gardening to science, join us for this session. Curricula, activities and the connection of gardening and nutrition to science learning and education standards will be provided.
Media Type: Adobe Flash and Connect
Resource Listed: June 1, 2011
Resource Last Updated: December 5, 2011
Language: EN

Categories:

School Age (K-8): Partnerships/Collaboration: Community Partnerships

School Age (K-8): Partnerships/Collaboration: Adult and Youth Partnerships

School Age (K-8): Out-of-School-Time-Programming: Experiential Learning

School Age (K-8): Educational Materials: Science

School Age (K-8): Educational Materials: Healthy Lifestyles

Program Support: Professional Development: CYFERnet Online Seminars

CYFAR Core Competencies: Program Design: Incorporating experiential learning

CYFAR Core Competencies: Program Design: Developing resource materials and curricula

School Age (K-8): Partnerships/Collaboration: Parents/Family Involvement