There are many ways in which farming and growing can enrich the curriculum. Some examples of learning opportunities have been provided by the Department for Education and Skills initiative called Growing Schools.
1. Geography
• Human influences on the environment• Farming in different parts of the world
• Water cycle
2. History
• History of farming• Dig for Victory
• Historical farm and garden implements
• Archaeology
• National history/battle sites
3. Drama
• Animal masks and puppets• Role-play farmers/gardeners work
• Enacting life cycles and food chains
4. English
• Looking at topical issues, e.g. battery/free range; organic farming and growing• Reading and writing animal stories and poems
• Keeping a garden diary
5. RE
• Care for our world• Feasting and fasting, e.g. Ramadan, Eid
• Festivals, e.g. harvest, Easter
6. Science
• Seasonal changes• Life processes
• Habitats
• Food chains
• Care of living things
7. Mathematics
• Measuring wind speed and rainfall• Measuring growth in plants and animals
• Collecting data
8. PSHE & Citizenship
• Where our food comes from• Sustainable development and planting at school
9. PE
• Animal movements• Eating and health
10. ICT
• Designing maps and equipment• Testing out an animal house or protection for plants
• Producing a farm booklet or gardening calendar
11. Art & Design
• Animals and plants in design• Photography
• Natural and chemical dyes