Sustainable Gardening and Urban Farming
Teaches advanced gardening techniques with a sustainability focus.
Description : Through practical projects, research-based learning, and hands-on activities, students explore organic gardening, urban farming practices, and sustainable agriculture, emphasizing environmental stewardship and innovative urban food production.
Category : LifeSkills
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Gardening and Urban Farming
Section 1: Understanding Sustainability in Gardening
Lesson 1: What is Sustainability?
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Sustainability?
Lesson 2: The Role of Environmental Stewardship
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Environmental Stewardship
Section 2: Fundamentals of Organic Gardening
Lesson 1: Organic Gardening Defined
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Organic Gardening Defined
Lesson 2: Benefits of Organic Practices
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Benefits of Organic Practices
Section 3: Basics of Urban Farming
Lesson 1: Urban Farming Overview
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Urban Farming Overview
Lesson 2: Comparing Urban and Rural Farming
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Comparing Urban and Rural Farming
Section 4: Essential Gardening Tools and Materials
Lesson 1: Introduction to Gardening Tools
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Gardening Tools
Lesson 2: Basic Materials and Their Uses
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Materials and Their Uses
Section 5: Planning Your First Garden
Lesson 1: Garden Design Basics
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Garden Design Basics
Lesson 2: Creating a Sustainable Garden Plan
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Sustainable Garden Plan
Module 2: Plant Biology and Soil Management
Section 1: Plant Life Basics
Lesson 1: Understanding Plant Parts and Functions
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Plant Parts and Functions
Lesson 2: How Plants Grow and Thrive
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Plants Grow and Thrive
Section 2: Soil Composition Fundamentals
Lesson 1: What Makes Up Healthy Soil?
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Makes Up Healthy Soil?
Lesson 2: Testing and Improving Soil Quality
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Testing and Improving Soil Quality
Section 3: Composting Essentials
Lesson 1: Basics of Composting
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Composting
Lesson 2: Creating and Maintaining a Compost Pile
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating and Maintaining a Compost Pile
Section 4: Watering and Irrigation Techniques
Lesson 1: Watering Strategies for Healthy Gardens
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Watering Strategies for Healthy Gardens
Lesson 2: Introduction to Simple Irrigation Systems
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Simple Irrigation Systems
Section 5: Nutrient Management
Lesson 1: Natural Fertilizers and Their Uses
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Natural Fertilizers and Their Uses
Lesson 2: Balancing Nutrients in Your Garden
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Balancing Nutrients in Your Garden
Module 3: Growing and Caring for Plants
Section 1: Planting Techniques
Lesson 1: Seed Selection and Preparation
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Seed Selection and Preparation
Lesson 2: Proper Planting Methods
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Proper Planting Methods
Section 2: Watering Practices
Lesson 1: Best Practices for Daily Watering
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Best Practices for Daily Watering
Lesson 2: Adjusting Watering for Weather Conditions
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Adjusting Watering for Weather Conditions
Section 3: Pruning and Weeding
Lesson 1: Basic Pruning Techniques
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basic Pruning Techniques
Lesson 2: Effective Weeding Strategies
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Effective Weeding Strategies
Section 4: Pest Management Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Identifying Common Garden Pests
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying Common Garden Pests
Lesson 2: Natural Pest Control Methods
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Natural Pest Control Methods
Section 5: Seasonal Care Basics
Lesson 1: Preparing Your Garden for Seasonal Changes
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing Your Garden for Seasonal Changes
Lesson 2: Seasonal Maintenance and Harvesting Tips
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Seasonal Maintenance and Harvesting Tips
Module 4: Urban Farming Techniques and Innovations
Section 1: Container Gardening
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Container Gardening
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Getting Started with Container Gardening
Lesson 2: Choosing Containers and Soil for Success
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Choosing Containers and Soil for Success
Section 2: Vertical Gardening
Lesson 1: Introduction to Vertical Gardening
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Vertical Gardening
Lesson 2: Setting Up a Vertical Garden
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Setting Up a Vertical Garden
Section 3: Hydroponics Introduction
Lesson 1: The Basics of Hydroponic Systems
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: The Basics of Hydroponic Systems
Lesson 2: Simple Hydroponic Setups for Beginners
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Hydroponic Setups for Beginners
Section 4: Rooftop and Balcony Gardening
Lesson 1: Planning a Rooftop Garden
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Planning a Rooftop Garden
Lesson 2: Managing Limited Space for Urban Farming
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Managing Limited Space for Urban Farming
Section 5: Community Gardening Projects
Lesson 1: Benefits of Community Gardens
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Benefits of Community Gardens
Lesson 2: Planning and Starting a Community Garden
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Planning and Starting a Community Garden
Module 5: Sustainable Practices and Future Projects
Section 1: Eco-Friendly Practices in Gardening
Lesson 1: Reducing Waste and Going Green
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Reducing Waste and Going Green
Lesson 2: Incorporating Renewable Resources
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Incorporating Renewable Resources
Section 2: Recycling and Reusing in the Garden
Lesson 1: Upcycling Materials for Garden Use
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Upcycling Materials for Garden Use
Lesson 2: DIY Projects with Recycled Goods
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: DIY Projects with Recycled Goods
Section 3: Energy Conservation in Urban Farming
Lesson 1: Energy-Saving Techniques for Garden Operations
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Energy-Saving Techniques for Garden Operations
Lesson 2: Solar Energy Options for Urban Farms
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Solar Energy Options for Urban Farms
Section 4: Budget-Friendly Urban Farming
Lesson 1: Cost-Effective Gardening Techniques
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Cost-Effective Gardening Techniques
Lesson 2: Finding Low-Cost Resources and Materials
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Finding Low-Cost Resources and Materials
Section 5: Final Project Planning and Reflection
Lesson 1: Designing Your Own Sustainable Garden Project
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Designing Your Own Sustainable Garden Project
Lesson 2: Reflecting on Lessons Learned and Future Steps
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on Lessons Learned and Future Steps