This inspiring book by Permaculture expert and educator, Ross Mars, is a wonderful resource for both students and teachers that takes students on a journey to help them understand science in the garden with topics such as: Growth in the Garden, Changes in the Garden, Animals in the Garden, Human Use of the Garden and Products from the Garden
Designed for primary school students, and linked to the Australian Curriculum, the collection of hands on projects and investigations provide the students with opportunities to observe, understand and contribute to a thriving garden ecosystem.
Now, more than ever, it is important to educate our current and future generations to gain a deeper understanding and be curious and passionate about our natural world in order to protect our planet for many generations to come.
This colourful book features illustrations by fellow Permaculture educators and illustrators Brenna Quinlan and Simone Willis and also includes a forward by Gardening Austalia's Costa Georgiardis who writes:
"Science In A Garden is a positive elixir, a go-to reference book for teachers and students to find instruction that inspires investigation and understanding of the world around us. . . . Clear, articulate and really well-illustrated by the talented Brenna Quinlan and Simone Willis, this book informs teachers and parents in such a way that they can easily support and provoke students to thrive and strive. What’s more, by being linked to the Australian Curriculum, it ties the outcomes of the activities to students and their progress through the required stages of learning."
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The Basics of Permaculture Design
Ross Mars is a highly regarded permaculture teacher, designer and consultant. He is the author of the bestselling books, Getting Started in Permaculture, The Basics of Permaculture Design and How to Permaculture Your Life and has produced two videos on energy efficient housing design and renewable energy systems for power generation. Ross founded Candlelight Farm, a permaculture demonstration site and training centre in Western Australia. Over the past decade, he delivered dozens of basic, design, advanced and diploma-level Permaculture Courses. Both a scientist with a PhD in Environmental Science and an entrepreneur, Mars also ran a successful business which manufactures and supplies grey water and rainwater tank systems, and installs water wise gardens and water-sensible irrigation systems. While we sadly lost Ross in 2023, he has left behind a wealth of knowledge across his various publications for all of us to benefit from.