Schools' Resource Lists
- Guides, Curriculum, and Music
- Seeds, Plants, and Garden Supplies
- Organizations Providing Educational Resources and Funding
Guides, Curriculum, and Music
Closing the Loop by CalRecycle
- Correlated curriculum for grades K-6 covering waste management and resource conservation.
Environmental Education Initiative (EEI) Curriculum by Califonia Eviornmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- K-12 environment-based curriculum that teaches specific California Science and History-Social Science Content Standards to mastery.
Energy Literacy Series by SEEDS Foundation in Canada
- Interactive program examining renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
Grow Lab: Activities for Growing Minds by The National Gardening Association
- Correlated curriculum for grades K-8 covering plant life cycles and the connection between plants, the environment, and humans.
Junior Master Gardener Teacher Leader Guide by Junior Master Gardener Program at Texas A&M University
- Correlated curriculum for grades 3-5.
Kids Cook Farm Fresh Food (PDF order form) by Sibella Kraus with the Sustainable Agriculture and Education Project
- Correlated curriculum for grades 2-7 covering cooking, gardening, and food systems.
Nutrition to Grow On (PDF order form) by Jennifer Morris and Zidenberg-Cherr
- Correlated curriculum for grades 4-6 covering nutrition, gardening, cooking, and waste management.
Protect Your Climate by Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
- 5th Grade Curriculum aligned to California Science Content Standards
Recycling Facts, Games and Crafts by CalRecycle
Resources For Learning by Project Food, Land & People
- Correlated curriculum for grades K-12 covering food systems, waste management, gardening, and nutrition.
School Nutrition By Design (PDF) by California Department of Education
- Contains nutrition implementation strategies for schools and districts.
The Adventures of Vermi the Worm by CalRecycle
- Animated interactive game teaching the basics of vermicomposting.
The Growing Classroom — Garden and Nutrition Activity Guide by Roberta Jaffe and Gary Apel
- Correlated curriculum for grades K-6.
The Wonderful World of Wigglers, A Common Roots Guidebook by Julia Hand
The Worm Café: Mid-Scale Vermicomposting of Lunchroom Wastes by Binet Payne
The Worm Guide: Vermicomposting Guide for Teachers by CalRecycle
TWIGS (Teams With Intergenerational Support) Gardening and Nutrition Curriculum by UC Cooperative Extension - San Mateo and San Francisco Counties
- Correlated curriculum for grades K-6.
Worms Eat My Garbage: How to setup & maintain a vermicomposting system by Mary Appelhof
Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment by Mary Appelhof, Mary Frances Fenton, and Barbara Loss Harris
- Correlated curriculum for grades 4-8.
Music
- Educational music covering themes from gardening, ecology, and science.
Seeds, Plants, and Garden Supplies:
| Company / Organization | Special Offers | Mailing Address and Phone number |
| America the Beautiful Fund | Grants for free flower seeds or free herb seeds | 725 15th St., NW, Suite 605 Washington, DC 20005 202-638-1649 |
| Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center | Discount on compost and fertilizer; buy 10 bags (1.5 cubic ft.) get 1 free | 599 College Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-493-6072 |
| Peaceful Valley Farm Supply | Receive 10 free seed packs when you spend $100.00 or more | P.O. Box 2209 Grass Valley, CA 95945 888-784-1722 |
| Raintree Nursery | 10% discount on plants to schools | 391 Butts Road Morton, WA 98356 800-391-8892 |
| Redwood City Seed Company | Two free seed packets for kids when parents place an order | P. O. Box 361 Redwood City, CA 94064 650-325-7333 |
| Seeds of Change | Seed donations for schools | PO Box 15700 Santa Fe, NM 87592 888-762-7333 |
| Wegman's Nursery | 10% discount to schools | 492 Woodside Road Redwood City, CA 94063 650-368-5908 |
| Yerba Buena Nursery | 10% discount on a purchase of $300 or more to schools | 19500 Skyline Blvd. Woodside, CA 94062 650-851-1668 |
Organizations and Funding Sources
| Organization | Resources |
| 4-H Youth Development Program | Correlated curriculum and funding opportunities. |
| Alliance For Climate Education | 9-12th grade educational resources and free presentations |
| American Horticulture Society | Children and youth gardening resource list |
| California Coastal Commission | Correlated curriculum, contests, and grants. |
| California Department of Education | Grants |
| California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom | Correlated curriculum, resource list, and contests. |
| California School Garden Network | Educational resources, curriculum, and grants |
| CalRecycle | Educational resources and curriculum |
| Center for Ecoliteracy | Educational resources and grants for habit restoration and agriculturally related projects |
| Climate Change Education.org | Links to K-12 curricula on climate related issues |
| CREEC- California Regional Environmental Education Community Network | Information on curriculum, standards, legislation, events, and grants |
| David and Lucille Packard Foundation | Local funding for environmental and educational based projects |
| Department of Energy | Educational resources and curriculum |
| Environmental Protection Agency | Grants, educator training program, and youth awards |
| Farm to Schools | Publications, newsletter, and grants |
| Hidden Villa | Scholarships for students to attend their environmental education programs in Los Altos Hills |
| Kellogg (W.K.) Foundation | Funds for promotion of health, food systems, rural development, youth and education, and community development |
| KidsGardening.org | Resource directory, professional development, and grants. |
| Life Lab Science Program | Correlated curriculum, materials, books, and workshops for teachers |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Educational resources including downloadable activities and interactive games |
| National Environmental Education Week | Educational resources, curriculum, grants and awards. |
| National Gardening Association | Resource directory, curriculum, grants, and fundraising |
| National Marine Sanctuary | Educational resources, correlated curriculum, and grants. |
| National Science Foundation | Grants and awards for teachers |
| Occidental Arts and Ecology Center | School garden teacher training and support program |
| PG&E Solar Schools Program | Grants and teacher-training workshops |
| San Mateo County Water Pollution Prevention Program | Correlated Curriculum, grants, and presentations |
| Toyota Appreciation Program for Science Teachers (TAPESTRY) | Science education grants |
