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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 4 - Plant Growth, Management & Pest Control
Module 4 explores plant biology and sustainable pest management through circular economy principles. Students learn how plants allocate resources between growth and defense, then apply this knowledge to design integrated pest management (IPM) systems that minimize waste and environmental impact.
Students will design comprehensive IPM plans incorporating cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical strategies while evaluating the sustainability trade-offs. The module culminates with rapid diagnostic tools that enable early detection, showing how timely information reduces resource waste and closes the loop in sustainable agriculture.
Module 4 Extended Lesson Video
Scroll down to find the link to the Core Lesson Video
Module 4: Guiding Questions
How can understanding plant biology and pest management systems lead to more sustainable agricultural practices?
Sub-questions:
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How do plants balance the need to grow with the need to defend themselves against pests and pathogens?
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How can we maximize crop yield and quality and minimize pesticide use?
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How can early detection of plant diseases improve sustainability and reduce crop losses in modern farming systems?
Core Instructional Delivery (Module 4)
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 4)
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 4)
Guided Notes Scaffold
Mindmap & Speaker Materials
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 4 Lab A (HOA 1)
Module 4 Lab B (HOA 2)
Module 4 Lab C (HOA 3)
Teacher Support & Websites (Module 4)
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 4)
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