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Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
How Regenerative Farming Can Help Combat the Climate Crisis
Provided by: NowThis Earth |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video by NowThis Earth describes what regenerative farming is and how it can be used to rebuild topsoil and provide a sustainable method of producing food.
- Students will understand how industrial farming practices harm the soil and why the soil is an important resource to be preserved.
Subjects: Biology
Authors: NowThis Earth
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video shows students how less intensive farming practices are beneficial for the planet.
- The speaker is very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do.
Prerequisites
- You can introduce information about industrial farming and fertilizers prior to showing this video.
- Students should understand climate change and carbon sinks.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can start their own compost bin at home or research the benefits of mulch for community gardens.
- This is a great video to tie into science lessons about nutrient cycling, the importance of decomposers, and photosynthesis.
- Other resources with more information include this lesson and this mini-course.
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Resource Type and Format
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
