Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching Primary Children to Grow Vegetables and Keep Animals

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

"Agriculture is a crucial part of any country’s economy."

The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated.

The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated.

"Cultivation of vegetables teaches children about nutrition and responsibilities."

Farm animals regarded as an asset.

Farm animals regarded as an asset.

"Keeping livestock on school premises can help children learn about animal care."

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, particularly with environmental conservation in mind.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, particularly with environmental conservation in mind.

"Learning about sustainability helps children understand the importance of conserving resources."

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

"Growing vegetables can teach children about the importance of nutrition."

Responsibility

Responsibility

"It's my responsibility to make sure all of the junior accountants submit their work on time."

A feeling of fellowship or friendship.

A feeling of fellowship or friendship.

"Animals can provide children with companionship and emotional support."

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

"Understanding ecosystems can help children appreciate the interdependence of plants and animals."

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

"Integrating agriculture into the curriculum requires innovative pedagogy."

An animal that feeds on plants.

An animal that feeds on plants.

"Understanding the diet of herbivores can help children make better decisions about animal care."

An animal or person that eats a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.

An animal or person that eats a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.

"Chickens are omnivores and can help teach children about varied diets."

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll.

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll.

"Students can learn about photosynthesis while growing plants."

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.

"Animal husbandry teaches children the best practices for taking care of livestock."

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

"Ethics should be considered when teaching children how to keep animals."

The transfer of pollen from the male structure of a plant to the female structure.

The transfer of pollen from the male structure of a plant to the female structure.

"Learning about pollination helps children understand the importance of bees and other pollinators."