Regenerative Soil & Healthy Food

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Learn how soil is a living ecosystem filled with organisms that support plant growth and food production. Explore how soil structure, organic matter, and microorganisms work together to create healthy growing conditions.

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Observe and compare soil samples to identify characteristics of healthy soil. Examine texture, moisture, organic matter, and evidence of soil organisms and discuss how soil health affects plant growth.

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Explore the science behind plant growth, including photosynthesis, soil ecosystems, and nitrogen cycling.

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Explore regenerative agriculture practices used by farms featured through FarmHero. Learn how techniques such as crop rotation, cover crops, composting, and reduced tilling improve soil health and strengthen ecosystems.

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Investigate regenerative farming techniques and evaluate how these practices help restore soil health. Analyze case examples and discuss how farmers balance food production with environmental stewardship.

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Explore how soil health, farming practices, and food choices are connected. Examine how local food systems support healthier communities and how organizations like FarmHero connect people with regenerative farms.

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Analyze the challenge expectations and explore how regenerative agriculture improves soil health, strengthens food systems, and supports healthier communities. Identify problems related to soil health or food access that you could help address.

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Review the challenge guidelines and discuss potential soil and food challenges in your communities. Brainstorm ideas for projects that promote regenerative agriculture or healthier food systems.

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This rubric evaluates both your design solution and your presentation. It assesses your understanding of soil health concepts and regenerative agriculture principles, how effectively you apply those ideas in your solution, and the creativity and feasibility of your design. In addition, the rubric considers how clearly you communicate your ideas, the strength of the research and evidence you include, and the potential impact your solution could have on supporting healthy soil and sustainable food systems

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Design a solution that promotes regenerative soil practices or healthier food choices. Possible projects include school garden plans, composting initiatives, regenerative agriculture awareness campaigns, or community food maps.