Rachel's Farm (Secondary years 7-12)

Rachel’s Farm is a timely case study that raises questions about the impact of conventional agricultural principles on our natural systems, and poses the possibilities of alternative regenerative farming practices. The documentary and supporting educational resources provide opportunities to teach, learn, engage and activate individuals and groups.

As a teaching resource, Rachel’s Farm aligns directly with the Australian Curriculum Senior Secondary: Geography, Biology, Agricultural Studies, and Earth and Environmental Science. However, as a local Australian case study that reveals positive solutions to natural resource management, it can be easily adapted to meet the learning objectives of any classroom level.

This resource is thematically presented in four sections so it can be used pedagogically effectively as individual lessons or as a four-part unit of study. Focusing on the four pillar principles of Regenerative Agriculture through Rachel’s personal journey in the film, the documentary also portrays a generational shift in farm practice thinking, and the powerful potential of women farmers in regenerative farming.

To assist with accessibility each resource is thematically presented in four sections.

These units, which each have a Fact Sheet and Worksheet activities, are:

• WHAT: What is regen agriculture all about?
• WHY: Why is it a better alternative to conventional agriculture?
• HOW: How do we get started?
• WHO: Who is pioneering this change?

Time required:

Each of the lessons are designed to be 45-60 mins. The extra added Extension tasks, if taken up, are designed to take a further 30 min.

Credits:

We partnered with the curriculum experts at Quadrant Media Education to develop these resources and map them to the Australian curriculum.