Plants and the Science of Survival
Plants and the Science of Survival teaches the biology of growing healthy plants in a healthy ecosystem through creating plans for a large food garden.
Summary
What you’ll be able to do
Create an evidence-based plan for a growing space
Explain how the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy of plants impact humans’ use of them as food and medicine
Demonstrate knowledge of scientific concepts and assumptions as they apply to growing and harvesting plants
Analyze, interpret, and locate scientific evidence about homesteading-related topics
Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method
Apply scientific reasoning to determine when scientific information supports a given conclusion about plant use and production
Critically evaluate the impacts of plant sciences on our communities and food systems
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Could you grow and gather enough food to feed yourself? Learn the biology behind how to grow healthy plants in a healthy ecosystem by creating plans for a large food garden. Focus on understanding the scientific method, analyzing data and sources, and using scientific research as a tool to make decisions. Identify credible information sources for solving unpredictable, real-world problems faced by food growers. Practice awareness and understanding of the natural world.
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- Plant biology and ecosystem health for food production.
- Scientific method, data analysis, and evidence-based decision making.
- Plant structure, function, evolution, and taxonomy related to human use.
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- Creating plans for a large food garden based on plant biology and ecosystem health.
- Applying the scientific method to decision-making.
- Identifying credible information sources for real-world agricultural problems.
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