How Regenerative Farming Can Help Combat the Climate Crisis
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology
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Provided by NowThis Earth
What it is
- 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.
Teaching tips
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.
From the scientist review
Regenerative agricultural practice is beneficial to soil health and human health and can help cut down CO2 emissions. It is a good method for storing carbon in soil and can help reduce pest infestations on crops. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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