Thematic Units

Below are example units on sustainable agriculture education based on age/year in school of learners.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM (Grades 3–5)

Theme: “Where Our Food Comes From & How We Help the Earth”

Overall Goals:

• Understand the basics of food production.
  
• Explore how nature (soil, water, air) supports farming.
  
• Learn how choices can help the environment.
  
• Practice observation, storytelling, and hands-on discovery.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM (Grades 6–8)

Theme: “Farming for the Future: Agriculture & Climate Solutions”

Overall Goals:

• Understand basic food systems and how climate affects them.
  
• Explore soil, crops, carbon, and sustainability.
  
• Connect agricultural practices to environmental impact.
  
• Build critical thinking through debate, experiments, and design.

HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM (Grades 9–12)

Theme: “Agriculture in the Age of Climate Change: Science, Policy, and Innovation”

Overall Goals:

• Investigate scientific and social aspects of agriculture and emissions.
  
• Analyze climate-smart agriculture.
  
• Design solutions to reduce agriculture’s climate impact.
  
• Apply critical thinking, leadership, and public engagement.