From Traditional to Space: Exploring Sustainable Agriculture

These resources are part of the Regenerative Farming suite of resources, created in collaboration with our generous values-aligned and philanthropic partners, the Macdoch Foundation and Regen Studios.

This Year 9 Geography unit, From Traditional to Space: Exploring Sustainable Agriculture, has been designed to

• introduce learners to regenerative agriculture 

• explore the differences between agricultural practices since European arrival in Australia and how/why these practices have changed over time

• investigate the relationship between soil health and water management in farming

• help young people understand the importance of biodiversity in soil health and productivity

• dig deep into the roles of minibeasts, farmers and consumers in food production

• consider different conditions needed on different planets and research breakthroughs in food for astronauts and food growing in space

• incorporate research activities, short video making, student-led experiments, infographic design, debates, regenerative garden planning and intergalactic research activity to excite and engage learners.