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The KHS W.O.R.M.S. Club advisor was asked to develop an AgTech/ STEM course focusing on many of the projects with which the W.O.R.M.S. Club was already involved. After two decades of teaching English and math, the advisor decided to model what it means to be a lifelong learner and take on this exciting new role as Kaimuki High School's AFNR teacher!
Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various agriculture-related, animal care, and natural resources-related career fields, as well as ecosystems, food systems, animal care, and the reproduction systems of plants and animals.
We are excited to partner with Metro Grow Hawaii this year to focus on food insecurity on campus and in the community. In a few months, we are excited to have two vertical lettuce towers on campus that will grow hundreds of pounds of vegetables to give away!
We will also be learning more about an anaerobic digester we got funded by the Good Idea Grant!
Imagine a world where trash isn't just discarded, but rather transformed into valuable resources right before our eyes. This process of converting food waste and expired milk into energy and liquid fertilizer through an anaerobic digester offers a tangible and exciting way to educate and engage students. By participating in this innovative approach, students can witness firsthand how their actions contribute to Hawaii's sustainable future.
The anaerobic digester takes what is often seen as mere garbage—food scraps, expired milk, and other organic waste—and turns it into something incredibly valuable. This transformation feels almost magical because it defies the conventional notion of waste as useless. Instead, students can see how organic waste is broken down anaerobically to produce biogas, a renewable energy source that can power an on-demand water heater, providing warm water for handwashing. The remaining digestate is a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer that can nourish plants in our greenhouse, promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy food production.
Participating in this process gives students a sense of ownership and responsibility. They can see the direct impact of their actions on their immediate environment and beyond. This experience teaches them that even small actions, like properly disposing of food waste, contribute to larger goals of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Hawaii faces unique environmental challenges, and fostering a culture of sustainability is crucial. By engaging with the anaerobic digester, students see how they play an active role in addressing these challenges. They learn that they are not just passive consumers but active contributors to a sustainable future. This awareness can inspire them to adopt sustainable practices in other areas of their lives and become advocates for environmental stewardship in their communities.
The educational benefits of an anaerobic digester are profound. It serves as a living laboratory where students can learn about the following subject matter:
Foundations of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in agriculture, animal care and production, and natural resources and understand the important role that each plays in the 21st century. This Level 1 course serves as the foundation course for the Animal Systems, Food Systems, Agriculture and Food Production Business, and Natural Resources Management programs of study.
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