Edible Landscaping: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment Task + Worksheet suggestions (High School)

Tired of spending your weekends weeding through textbook theory? Transform your Year 9 to 12 Agriculture, Design and Environmental Science lessons with this complete, project-based unit that brings "Sustainable Design" to your school grounds!

Step into the world of "The Edible Landscaping," a comprehensive Horticulture and Design unit designed to save you time and deeply engage your High School students. This unit focuses on building a strong foundation in Landscape Architecture and Sustainability, blending the creative skills of "Garden Design" with the scientific principles of "Soil Health and Botany," while connecting to food security and urban planning.

Packed with site surveys, design workshops and soil labs, this unit will transform your classroom into a dynamic design studio where students don't just learn about plants, they practice managing them as Landscape Architects, Urban Farmers and Sustainability Consultants.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive unit is meticulously planned to help you deliver exceptional Agricultural and Design lessons with confidence. You will find:

• 10 Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through the design process, from conducting a professional 'Site Analysis' (Sun, Wind, Water) and mastering 'Plant Selection', to understanding 'Soil Health and Composting', implementing 'Integrated Pest Management' and exploring innovative 'Urban and Vertical Gardening' solutions.
• Curriculum Aligned: This unit is aligned with High School Agriculture, Design and Technology and Science curricula. It covers key concepts including Biodiversity, Resource Management, Aesthetics vs. Function and Sustainable Systems.
• Project-Based & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive and real-world activities that make landscaping tangible. Imagine your students performing a 'Soil pH Test', creating a 'Bubble Diagram' for zoning, designing a 'Water-Wise Irrigation Plan' and building a model of a 'Vertical Garden'.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress through natural observation opportunities embedded in each activity. Observe their analytical skills during 'Site Surveys', review their creativity during 'Design Charrettes' and evaluate their problem-solving through 'Pest Management Scenarios'.
• Early Career Connections: Expose students to potential future pathways by weaving career education into every lesson. Connect activities to the work of a Horticulturist, Landscape Architect, Urban Planner, Soil Scientist and Environmental Consultant.

Summative Assessment Task:

Conclude the unit with the comprehensive "Edible Landscape Design Proposal", where students act as professional designers to create a detailed master plan for a specific site (e.g. a school courtyard or home garden). They must produce a to-scale design, a plant schedule and a maintenance plan, justifying their choices based on sustainability and aesthetics.

Cover Your Term of Agriculture or Design!

This unit is designed to cover essential sustainability and horticultural goals for high school students. Provide your students with high-quality, scaffolded lessons that bridge the gap between biological science and creative design. Stop the endless search for engaging outdoor resources and reclaim your time.

Download "The Edible Landscaping" today and empower your students with the green skills they need for a sustainable future!