Re:America's Reverence for the Bachelor's Degree
by LyndsySimon on Monday March 13, 2017 @01:41PM
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> Just imagine a gardening and cooking class where you could teach:
> 1. Plant biology and genetics of seeds 2. Chemistry and Soil Biology, Composting, Decomposition. 3. Use geometry to design raised bed frames 4. Learn some vocational carpentry to build raised bed frames 5. Plant in different environments, track growth, production, measures in a scientific experiment 6. Learn to cook some different recipes with what you've grown as well as how different temperatures affect what you're cooking (caramelization of onions, etc)
> In a single intensive class you can bring together so many subjects and life skills that seem otherwise unrelated on their own.
> Heaven forbid you take it to the next level and get into programming a farm bot.
Add in "the student is interested in learning about biology/genetics", and you have unschooling.
> 1. Plant biology and genetics of seeds 2. Chemistry and Soil Biology, Composting, Decomposition. 3. Use geometry to design raised bed frames 4. Learn some vocational carpentry to build raised bed frames 5. Plant in different environments, track growth, production, measures in a scientific experiment 6. Learn to cook some different recipes with what you've grown as well as how different temperatures affect what you're cooking (caramelization of onions, etc)
> In a single intensive class you can bring together so many subjects and life skills that seem otherwise unrelated on their own.
> Heaven forbid you take it to the next level and get into programming a farm bot.
Add in "the student is interested in learning about biology/genetics", and you have unschooling.