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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 3 - Soil Science and Soil Health
Module 3 will define soil health using NRCS standards, and classify soil texture using the Texture-by-Feel method. Students will analyze the soil carbon cycle and learn to categorize management practices using the Build–Maintain–Consume framework.
Using field data on soil organic matter and respiration, students will design evidence-based management recommendations that increase carbon sequestration, enhance ecosystem services, and align with Sustainable Development Goals.
Module 3 Extended Lesson Video
Scroll down to find the link to the Core Lesson Video
Module 3: Guiding Questions
How can we measure and improve soil health to make farms more productive, climate-resilient, and circular?
Sub-questions:
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How do we improve soil health so that it functions as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans?
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How does carbon enter, stay in, and leave soil—and how can we tip the balance to build SOM and resilience?
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How do living soil organisms build structure, cycle nutrients, and suppress disease—and how can we manage them to deliver clean water, climate resilience, and healthy crops?
Core Instructional Delivery (Module 3)
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 3)
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 3)
Guided Notes Scaffold
Mindmap & Speaker Materials
Hands-On-Activities & Labs (Module 3)
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 3 Lab A1, A2, A3, A4 (HOA 1)
Lab A Activity Videos
Module 3 Lab B1, B2, B3 (HOA 2)
Lab B Activity Videos
Module 3 Lab C1, C2, C3, C4 (HOA 3)
Lab C Activity Videos
Teacher Support & Websites (Module 3)
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 3)
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