Gardening for Beginners: A Homestead Academy Study
9-12
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official general rule
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
In <em>Gardening for Beginners</em>, students will learn how to grow their own food! This complete unit study combines step-by-step gardening instruction with character-building activities, helping students understand both the science of cultivation and real-world applications of traits developed in the garden—like patience, diligence, and perseverance.<br><br>Grades 6-12 | 195 pages | This is a Digital resource.<br><br><a href="https://dsb-samples.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Gardening-for-Beginners-sample.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;">Sample</a><br><br>Through structured lessons and hands-on projects, students will learn the fundamentals of gardening from soil preparation to pest management. This open-and-go curriculum <strong>takes the uncertainty out of teaching practical life skills</strong>, offering a straightforward approach to cultivating food, faith, and character.<br><br><h3>Includes 9 comprehensive chapters:</h3><br><ul><li><strong>The First Garden:</strong> Discover the biblical foundations of gardening & stewardship.</li><li><strong>Sun:</strong> Understand light requirements and how plants convert sunlight to energy.</li><li><strong>Soil:</strong> Learn about soil composition, pH levels, and preparation techniques.</li><li><strong>Seeds:</strong> Master selection, storage, and seed-starting strategies for successful germination.</li><li><strong>Plants:</strong> Explore plant varieties, growth patterns, and nutrient requirements.</li><li><strong>Planning & Planting Your Garden:</strong> Design functional garden spaces and implement proper planting methods.</li><li><strong>Maintaining:</strong> Develop routines for watering, weeding, and garden upkeep.</li><li><strong>Pests & Pollinators:</strong> Learn to identify and invite beneficial insects and utilize safe, natural pest management strategies.</li><li><strong>Plant Health & Disease:</strong> Recognize common plant problems and implement organic solutions.</li></ul>
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- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
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- Unknown
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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