Driving question: How can science help us understand soil fertility to feed our community?

Grade: Grade 5

Project Descriptor:

In this project, students investigated the most fertile areas around Johannesburg, including their campuses, to assess suitability for crop production and to explore which crops could thrive in different regions. This initiative aimed to introduce learners to the principles of agricultural science while aligning with sustainable development goals for food security. Students embarked on an exploratory journey to understand the distinctions among soil fertility, what it can yield, and the conditions required for optimal growth.

The project involved testing various soil profiles, gaining insights into large-scale crop production, and studying the science behind how farms produce specific foods and crops. Ultimately, the project aimed to educate students on sustainable development plans and how they might contribute to their communities through agricultural science.

Subject integration:

Students explored the surface of the Earth, examining soil formation and fertility through the scientific method. They developed soil profiles and created a mobile garden to deepen their understanding of these concepts.

Students used GIS to create a detailed map.

Students applied their map skills to locate and mark specific sites within Johannesburg, making precise use of scale.

Students explored measurements, distance conversions and scale.

View the project exhibitions for each campus below

Project exhibition (Fleurhof campus):

Project exhibition (Lyndhurst campus):