Unwinding curious minds: 4th graders dig into soil facts

Unwinding curious minds: Fourth graders dig into soil factsRichard heads to the classroom for this special episode, joined by a lively group of students, some vocal chicks, a regenerative farmer, and a soil scientist! Enjoy the background chirps and the deeply inquisitive minds of the fourth-grade class at The International School of Texas, led by their teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Passi, as they dlve into the world of soil and food. As part of the faculty at IST, Jennifer contributes to a curriculum rooted in global citizenship and core values like integrity and intellect. Her work in the STEM lab helps students develop the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate and protect the planet's future.Host, producer: Richard TuftonCo-host, producer: Claire MackenzieEditor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin  (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farmsSix Inches of Soil: To watch the film and ‘dig deeper’: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/ANDIE MARSH is a soil health specialist, science communicator, and founder of Rhizos LLC - a Soil Food Web certified lab. More than that, she is a human building relationship with land in a suburban context. Website:https://www.rhizos.science/ Soil is Sexy instagram Soil is Sexy is the newsletter Daniel Coindreau is the owner of Río Salado, a ranch in northern Nuevo León, Mexico. A first-generation cattle rancher since 2012, he has built his operation with a focus on productivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability. Since 2020, he has led the transition toward regenerative practices, including the development of adapted cattle genetics that enhance operational performance while improving soil health and restoring native ecosystems. He is also a partner in Tierra de Todos, a Mexican brand that brings poultry, eggs, and meat from regenerative producers to market.Daniel Coindreau LinkedInhttps://tierradetodos.com/Amy Arnold (outro), Head Teacher who has embedded food, farming and sustainability across the curriculum at Barnham school. Amy Arnold instaBarnham CEVC primary school , Suffolk, UKEuston Hall  where Barnham do their farm visitsShimpling Park Farm  mentioned and featured in Six Inches of Soil Documentary  UK organisations mentioned by Amy Worm CityLEAF Countryside ClassroomFarmer TimeHarmonyEarthworm foundationBSSSUSA - agriculture for kids:National Agriculture in the Classroom:USDAKiss the Ground  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.