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Each module in the Seeding Success Curriculum: Sustainable Agri-Food Systems & Circular Economy is part of a statewide pilot designed to align with UC A–G “D” (Laboratory Science), Environmental Science and Agricultural Science CTE pathways, and AP Environmental Science standards.
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Module 1 - Foundations of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems & the Circular Economy
Module 1 explores how food systems connect to planetary health through hands-on analysis of real-world case studies. Students will examine how everyday meals impact the environment while analyzing circular economy solutions that transform waste into resources.
Students develop action plans combining personal choices, innovation, and policy recommendations to drive change in their communities. This module prepares high schoolers to contribute to sustainable food system transformation.
Module 1 Extended Lesson Video
Scroll down to find the link to the Core Lesson Video
Module 1: Guiding Questions
How can we redesign food systems to reduce waste and regenerate natural resources instead of depleting them?
Sub-Questions:
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How can we design food systems that respect planetary limits while advancing global well-being?
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How can we redesign food systems so nothing goes to waste?
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Is there a single most powerful change — on your plate, in a business, or in law — that could make our food system more sustainable?
Core Instructional Delivery (Module 1)
Access core teaching materials to deliver each lesson, such as presentation slides, lecture notes, and instructional videos. These resources provide key classroom instruction, guiding students through concepts, case studies, and systems thinking. Teachers may use the slides alone, play recorded video, or combine both with personal commentary.
Student Activities (Module 1)
Engage students in hands-on, collaborative learning with structured activities that promote inquiry, reflection, and application. This section includes Think-Pair-Share (TPS) prompts, mindmaps, speaker notes and student versions of guided notes.
Think-Pair-Share (TPS) Activities
Student Support (Module 1)
Guided Notes Scaffold
Mindmap & Speaker Materials
Hands-On-Activities & Labs (Module 1)
Hands-on activities are interactive experiments to let you explore biological concepts through observation, measurement, and data collection. Instead of just reading about science, students will actively engage with living systems, conduct tests, and gather evidence to answer questions about how organisms and ecosystems function.
Module 1 Lab A (HOA 1)
Module 1 Lab B (HOA 2)
Module 1 Lab C (HOA 3)
Teacher Support & Websites (Module 1)
Find everything you need to confidently facilitate the curriculum, from instructor guides and supply checklists to safety notes, speaker information, and IT setup tools. These materials are designed to make implementation smooth, adaptable, and classroom-ready, helping teachers focus on student learning and engagement rather than logistics.
Assessment & Differentiation(Module 1)
Measuring student learning and reflect on teaching impact with assessment and feedback tools. This section provides quizzes, rubrics, reflection prompts, and differentiation resources to support multiple levels of learners. It also includes feedback templates and sample student work to help teachers track progress and share insights.
Quizzes (Multiple-Choice & Free-Response Questions)
Differentiation & Extended Learning