Soil Science: Intro to Regenerative Agriculture
Students will become familiar with regenerative agriculture, the principles of soil health and the carbon cycle.
Kat Medeiros
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(162)
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
It turns out, there’s more to soil than just dirt! Students interested in climate science, agriculture, or microbiology will enjoy this class. In this two day course, students will become familiar with regenerative agriculture and the principles of soil health. Slides will be shown as we discuss these topics and two three-minute videos will also be played in class. Students will be hands on to apply what we learn by building a mini compost bin. Please see the course schedule in the “syllabus” section below. Lab materials are listed in the “supply list” section.
Learning Goals
Students will become familiar with regenerative agriculture.Students will recognize the 5 principles of soil health.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Day 1
Students will be re-introduced to soil from a microbiological point of view. Students will become familiar with carbon and understand its importance. We will define Earth's systems, past and present by creating a diagram through zoom. Students will investigate carbon cycling in plants. Students will get an up-close look at carbon sequestration as we learn about compost and how it can improve soil health. Students will follow along with me step by step as we build a mini compost bin. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Day 2
Students will explore regenerative agriculture and its 5 basic principles. We will compare and contrast soil building and soil depleting practices and examine which ones can improve food, feed soil, and benefit human health. We will end the course by pinpointing ways we can apply what we've learned to our daily lives. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scientific terminology will be used throughout the class to discuss soil microbiology, agriculture and the climate, past and present. Students will be working with wet materials during the lab which need to be kept away from their device.
Supply List
Students may enjoy using a device that allows them to “annotate” or write on the screen through zoom. Students will need the following lab materials: A clear jar or recycled plastic container, food scraps, shredded paper, leaves or grass clippings, a spray bottle filled with water, cardboard scraps, and a lid that can be easily punctured to add holes or aluminum foil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
162reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from California State University, Chico
BS Agricultural Science and Education Reviews
Live Group Course
$30
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
1-4 learners per class
