What is Sustainable agriculture?
Introduction
- State the learning objectives and outcomes for the lesson.
- Introduce the concept of sustainable agriculture watching the video on the topic
- Brainstorm activity: Discuss how consumer choices contribute to the reduction of waste and pollution in the environment and to soil depletion.
- Discuss how consumer choices contribute to sustain socially and economically agriculture workers
Objectives
- Understand the significance of the reduction and
impact of agriculture on the environment. - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Apply Kolb’s experiential learning cycle to
understand dangerous activities fulfilled in
agriculture which endanger the environment . - Develop effective communication and teamwork
skills through group collaboration.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this learning scenario, students will be able to:
- Define and explain the concept of Sustainable
agriculture - Apply critical thinking skills to reflect on the factors
that contribute to interconnect the environmental, economic, and social factors of the sustainable agriculture - Discuss and propose strategies for making more sustainable consumer choices.
- Make a list of environmental, economic and social
habits which contribute to creating eco-friendly citizens.