Garden Mosaics Kit for educators

Posted by on May 26, 2006

[posted from Community Food Security listserv]

Cornell University and the American Community Gardening Association have just released ?The Garden Mosaics Kit.? Included are an award winning interactive DVD and Program Manual for educators, a poster, Science Pages, and many other science education tools, all contained in an attractive, durable case suitable for a book case.

The mission of Garden Mosaics is to connect youth and elders to investigate the mosaic of plants, people, and cultures in gardens. Garden Mosaics youth learn about the diversity of plants and cultures in their community, form positive relationships with adults, take action to benefit their neighborhood, and participate in a global project to help the environment and food system.

DVD users will be able to view live footage of educators conducting inquiry activities with youth and elders, download a series of illustrated activity and fact sheets, and link to many other educational resources. The Program Manual is a complete ?How-to? guide for educators, and the more than 37 colorful illustrated Science Pages, covering topics ranging from airphotos to insects to unusual plants and their uses, are great for youth and adults alike.

The ?Garden Mosaics Kit? is available at an introductory rate of $69.99 (list price $79.99) for those who order before June 1, 2006. To order, go to: http://www.photosynthesisproductions.com/gmstore/

Garden Mosaics, a partnership between the American Community Gardening Association and Cornell University, is funded by the National Science Foundation and private donors. For more information, visit our website at http://www.gardenmosaics.org, or contact Diana Bryant at: (607) 255-2115 or by email at dlt5@cornell.edu.