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“experts have called for changes in human behaviour towards ways of living that
are ecologically, economically , socially, culturally and
personally more sustainable. If such behavioural changes are to occur, education will have a crucial role to play”
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Kitchen Gardens and Grounds Management
Sustainability Education
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Sustainable Grounds Management◦ Permaculture
The Kitchen Garden Premier’s Scholarship Report:
◦ ‘Food Centered Curriculum’ Crown Street P.S A pedagogical resource
◦ Food Cycle learning◦ Curriculum integration◦ NAPLAN◦ A thematic approach
Sustainability Action Process Resources and Tips
Overview
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Management of resources:◦ Energy◦ Biodiversity◦ Waste◦ Water
Facilitates sustainable education facilities for students
Incorporate our natural and cultural heritage
Provides valuable amenities for whole school community
Sustainable Grounds Management
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Sustainable Management Strategies:Permaculture
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Premier’s Teachers Scholarship report
A Food Centered Curriculum: How permaculture taught
through school kitchen gardening can lead to more
sustainable schools and communities and a more
sustainable future
Kathleen Gannon Carlingford West Public School
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Increased self esteem and improved diet to reduce obesity and depression
Foster leadership and teamwork skills Gain respect, knowledge and understanding
of the environment and the challenges facing the planet
Possibility for an interdisciplinary, holistic approach catering to all learning styles
Participation in physical activity Understanding of foodFood preparation and cooking skills
Summary of benefits for students:
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increased parent and community participation and partnerships
decreased vandalism increased pride in schoolsdeveloping awareness of the environment engagement with students in their learning assisting the school to meet their
sustainability targets improving the school’s profile in the
community various health benefits in the community
Summary of benefits for the school and the community:
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a wealth of teaching and learning opportunities
another passive/active teaching space (outdoor classroom)
integrates gardening and cooking activities across a range of Key Learning Areas and outcomes
provides for group work and co-operative learning activities
encourages parent and community involvement/support/partnership in lessons
Summary of benefits for teachers:
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Kitchen Garden still in process (expanding gardens, building kitchen)Grants - Slow food, Local council, NAB Schools first
Parent motivated, organised and run Rotated 4 Week program (2 hours per week)
2 weeks in the garden2 weeks in the kitchen
Empowering teachers to engage with the project
Developing meaningful learning activities
Crown Street Public School:
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Crown Street Kitchen Garden-a special day with guest Chef Martin from Longrain Restaurant
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A Pedagogical Resource
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Cooking, chopping, stirring, squeezing, mixing, cutting, shaving, rolling, peeling, slicing, washing, baking….
Healthy Eating Pyramid Measuring and adding of ingredients Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Compost Erosion Spinach seeds grown in class then transplanted as
seedlings Planting, mulching, connecting with life in the soil
(worms), watering, designing signs, replanting “HAD FUN”
5/6 D- Student intranet survey results:
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Experiential learning
Meets KLA outcomes
Applied learning
Engage students with critical thinking
Kitchen Garden and NAPLAN?
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A thematic approach:Student centered learningAvoids compartmentalisation: holistic
approach Meaningful connections made between
subjectsContent is reinforced Needs and interests of students are
addressedTime efficiencyMaps outcomes potentially achieved
Making an interdisciplinary plan
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KLAs Activities Outcomes
English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
HSIE
PDHPE
Creative Arts
Language
Kitchen Garden:
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KLAs Activities Outcomes
English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
HSIE
PDHPE
Creative Arts
Language
Stimulus: Recipe or Seeds
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KLAs Activities Outcomes
English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
HSIE
PDHPE
Creative Arts
Language
Stimulus: Soil or Steamer
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Kids Grow Munch and CrunchGrowing A Pizza GardenLunch in a BoxCourtyard BlitzEco kids
Some of these units are available on the DET kitchen gardens curriculum support page
Example Units of Work:
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DET Kitchen Gardens Curriculum Support
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/env_ed/programs/gardens/index.htm
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Maintain a clean kitchen Ensure all hands are washed Use proper techniques with knives Have appropriate equipment:
◦ i.e. Coloured chopping boards Have appropriate clothing
◦ i.e. aprons, enclosed shoes Food must be kept below 5 and above 60
degrees Give adequate training to the staff, children and
volunteers regarding safety and hygiene
Food Safety and Handling Tips
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www.outdoorclassrooms.com.au
www.ecoliteracy.org
Internet Resources