Unwinding curious minds: 4th graders dig into soil facts

Unwinding curious minds: Fourth graders dig into soil facts

Richard 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 Tufton

Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie

Editor: Meg Chatham

Score: Matt Griffin (poet & farmer) Instagram: @neidpath_farms

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