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Greening the schoolyard: By Kristin Boyd and Julie Gardner. --
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Boyd, Kristin, Creator (cre): Gardner, Julie, Supporting host (sht): R F Downey Public School, Other (oth): Trent University Geography, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The schoolyard plays an important role in the healthy development of students and is a space that can be used not only for academic learning, but also for fostering a sense of community. 'Greening' or building natural environments in schoolyards can enhance the overall educational experience of the child, and may even have an impact later in in their adult life.</p> more
Full Text: GREENING THE SCHOOLYARD Creating a Ten Year Green Schoolyard Plan for R.F. Downey Public School Kristin Boyd and Julie Gardner GEOG 4700: Research in Human Geography Presented to: R.F. Downey Public School Academic Supervisor: Heather Nicol Host …