In this Studio, you will explore questions such as: Where does your food come from? How is food grown, and what are the physical, chemical and biological processes that make plant life possible? Are our current methods to produce food sustainable for the future?

In our new school, we are committed to creating a thriving and sustainable garden using new innovations and growing methods. You will start this studio by learning the science of plants and our ecosystem. You will debate ethical issues related to food production and consumption, and learn about true and tried methods, as well as new practices in farming. Your challenge this session is to create a growing system for Wonder, learn what it takes to grow and harvest successfully, and practice responsibility towards our earth and environment.

In the second part of the quest, you will look into the future of farming. What will growing food look like in the next 50 years, and how will you participate and contribute to sustainable and healthy living and eating for all humans? The knowledge you have gathered during the first part of this quest will help inform designs for a farm of the future. Is it possible to become self-sufficient in terms of food without compromising the nutrient quality of your produce? If so, can you scale your community garden to serve the needs of an entire city? Your final challenge will be to present a proposal for a farm taking into account the growing needs of a population, changing climate conditions and new advancements in technology.