Applying scientific methodology to soil chemistry, plant biology, and climate‑smart agriculture while developing practical skills for food justice and garden entrepreneurship.
Junior Secondary students engage with agriculture as a science, a business, and a tool for social change. Laboratory‑style investigations into soil chemistry and plant physiology complement hands‑on garden work. Students begin to see themselves as agents of change — capable of designing solutions to food security challenges in their own communities.
Conduct soil tests (pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) and interpret results for garden management
Explain photosynthesis, transpiration, and nutrient transport at the cellular level
Analyse climate data and propose climate‑smart gardening strategies for a specific region
Design a small‑scale agribusiness plan using garden produce or value‑added products
Research a food justice issue in the local community and propose an evidence‑based solution
Mentor younger students in garden activities and basic plant science
