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Integrating Gardening as a Tool to Teach the Concept of Sustainability to Elementary School Students

Hannah Cobb, Madisen Hasenauer

Digital Commons - CSUMB (California State University, Monterey Bay)

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This paper proposes that school gardens can be a powerful tool for teaching sustainability concepts to elementary school students. It suggests that teachers who receive school support, collaborate with committed volunteers, and have access to appropriate resources are prepared to confidently educate students on ecological conservation through school gardens.