The Organic Classroom
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Title of Resource
The Organic Classroom
Identifier
PM_0009
Main Topic
Climate systems and extreme weather impact
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Biodiversity and Ecosystem impacts
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Human Health
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Water Issues
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Soil and food security
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Waste management
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TypeofFocus
General focus (e.g., if the resource covers several topics)
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Format
Book or booklet
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Lesson plan
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Audience Education Level
Teachers (R-12)
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Learners grades R-3
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Learners grades 4-6
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Learners grades 7-9
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Resource URL
Type
text
countryOfOrigin
South Africa
Publication Continent
Africa
Competency
Interpersonal
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Strategic Planning
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Science Approaches
Sustainability
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ESD and ESD learning processes
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Outcomes-based education
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Change-oriented and action learning
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Learning Approaches
Collaborative small group learning
Place-based learning (type of experiential learning within a local place and community)
Inquiry-based learning (active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios)
Experiential learning (learning through experiences and reflection)
Sustainability Big Idea
Earth love - (respect Earth and life in all its diversity)
Health and resiliency
Includes References
No
Suggested Usefulness
Very useful
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Social Inclusion
Yes. The resource empowers teachers to use sustainable methods and grow food gardens which will feed learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. These gardens are also used to afford learners with a practical and theoretical understanding of food production
Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Yes. "Potential entrepreneurial opportunities such as market gardening are also identified where possible, to support the financial sustainability of the school garden" - (SEED, 2004)
Sustainable Development Goal
SDG 1 - No Poverty
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 3 - Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 12 - Responsible Production & Consumption
SDG 15 - Life on Land
Interpersonal Competency Areas
Global citizenship
Strategic Planning Competency Areas
Human rights
Normative Competency Areas
Global citizenship
Systems Thinking Competency Areas
Human rights
Intrapersonal Competency Areas
Culture of peace and non-violence
Action Competency Areas
Global citizenship
