Sustainable Food Systems – From Soil to Science
Educational + Experiential + Research-Oriented Learning

Theme: “Sustainable Food Systems – From Soil to Science”

Programme Type: Educational + Experiential + Research-Oriented Learning

Venue: GKVK – University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Where Students Discover the Hidden Science Behind Every Grain of Food

What if students could understand agriculture not as a chapter in a science book…
…but as a living system beneath their feet?

This transformative programme for Grades 6–8 takes learners into the heart of India’s agricultural innovation hub — GKVK, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore — where farms become laboratories, soil becomes a storybook, insects become teachers, and sustainability becomes a life lesson.

Here, students don’t just learn about food systems.
They touch the soil, observe real crops, study insects up close, experiment with irrigation models, and ask research-grade questions that spark scientific thinking.

Every moment brings them closer to understanding:

• How food is actually grown
• How soil and water sustain life
• How climate shapes agriculture
• How farmers make real-world decisions
• Why sustainability is no longer optional — it’s essential

This is where science becomes real, inquiry becomes instinctive, and learning becomes unforgettable.

A Programme Designed for the Curious Young Scientist

Aligned with CBSE Middle School frameworks and grounded in NEP 2020’s experiential vision, the programme uses a powerful learning journey:
Pre-Tour → On-Tour → Post-Tour

Each stage builds deeper curiosity, sharper analysis, and stronger scientific reasoning.

Students get exclusive access to:

• Crop demonstration plots
• Medicinal plant gardens
• Soil research models
• Composting systems
• Irrigation technologies
• Insect biodiversity collections

All guided by trained educators from UAS, ensuring accuracy, safety, and academic value.

What Students Experience Firsthand

Through guided walks, demonstrations, soil experiments, and planting tasks, learners explore:

Science in Action

• Soil composition
• Crop cycles
• Pollination mechanisms
• Plant physiology
• Pest & beneficial insect balance

 Math in the Field

• Measuring plant spacing
• Estimating yield
• Analysing soil sedimentation
• Comparing growth patterns

Environmental Studies Reinforced

• Sustainable farming
• Water conservation
• Climate impact
• Resource management

Life Skills Through Real Experiences

• Observation accuracy
• Teamwork during field tasks
• Problem-solving through inquiry
• Personal responsibility in outdoor learning

Social Science Connections

• Food systems
• Farmer livelihoods
• Agricultural economy

This interdisciplinary blend transforms learning into a multi-sensory, multi-subject adventure.

What Makes This Programme Exceptional

• 100% child-safe, fully supervised environment
• All scientific demonstrations led by qualified UAS staff
• Structured observation sheets & reflection journals
• Hands-on agricultural activities (soil testing, planting, compost study)
• Portfolio-based assessment aligned to SQAA standards

This is not a field trip.
It is a research immersion designed for young thinkers.

Key Student Outcomes

By the end of the programme, learners will:

✔ Identify soil types, crop cycles, and sustainable practices
✔ Analyse agricultural systems using scientific inquiry
✔ Apply mathematics to real agricultural contexts
✔ Develop empathy for farmers and environmental stewardship
✔ Strengthen curiosity, observation, and reflective thinking
✔ Connect classroom science to India’s real food ecosystem

They return with a deeper respect for nature, a sharper scientific mind, and a clearer understanding of the invisible systems that feed our world.