Sustainability Education: Vertical Farm Learning Journey + Seed Lab

In cities like Singapore, where space is limited, the future of food lies in innovation. The Vertical Farm Learning Journey + Seed Lab gives students a unique opportunity to step into the world of urban agriculture and experience sustainability education first-hand, discovering how science, technology, and environmental stewardship work together to secure tomorrow’s food supply.

A Hands-On Learning Journey

This half-day programme begins with a guided tour of a modern vertical farm. Students see first-hand how crops are grown vertically using smart technology, water efficiency, and minimal land space. The experience connects classroom knowledge to real-world practices in food sustainability and environmental science, while sparking curiosity about green careers of the future.

The Seed Lab Experience

Back in school, the journey continues with a 90-minute Seed Lab workshop. Each class receives micro-garden kits for hands-on planting, giving students the chance to create and care for their own classroom garden. The lab also includes a stewardship schedule where students take turns monitoring growth, alongside measurement experiments and data logging that reinforce STEM learning.

Linking to Curriculum and Life Skills

The programme strengthens sustainability education by connecting to Science and Geography topics such as plant systems, ecosystems, and sustainability. It also integrates ICT through simple sensors and data collection. Beyond academics, students build 21st century competencies like responsibility, teamwork, and initiative as they manage their gardens collectively.

Teacher Support Materials

Teachers receive a full support pack to ensure smooth facilitation, including:

• Pre-visit slides to prepare students for the farm tour

• Post-visit lesson activities to consolidate learning

• Safety and permission forms for easy organisation
  

Why This Journey Matters

As food security and climate change become pressing global issues, students need opportunities to see sustainable practices in action. The Vertical Farm Learning Journey + Seed Lab brings sustainability education to life, showing how innovation can solve real-world problems while encouraging responsibility, stewardship, and care for the environment.