Afrikan Agriculture:
The Original Permaculture
Schedule
Week 1: Building Blocks-- Soil types, characteristics,
Week 2-4: Biology—Soil food web, beneficial insects and pests, plant family
Week 5 & 6: Chemistry--- NPK analysis, Essential oils,
Week 7 & 8: Astronomy---Gardening by the Moon
Week 9: Physics: Simple & Compound Machines, Leaf Chromatography,
Week 10: Show me your Kuumba---Express yourself. Utilize your talent to show what you learned
Assessment:
You will be assessed in a variety of ways. In this course, we will use the typical numerical grading system, rubrics, and performance-based assessments. The student will self-assess and the Mwalimu will assess the student. Mastery, application, and having fun exploration is key in this course.
microscope graduated cylinder notebook
hand lens, magnifying lens coffee filter pencil
gardening tools binder clip color pencils
garden area rosemary
common kitchen equipment alcohol
spinach leaf soil testing kit
** you can find soil testing kits at Home Depot or Walmart/ Microscopes at teacher stores, Walmart, or thrift stores
Materials