Curriculum Overview
Earthbound Academy’s curriculum is built for K–12 homeschoolers, microschools, worldschoolers and alternative learning families who want in-person education rooted in various ecosystems. Each module below can be used as a stand-alone unit or combined into a full semester of enrichment.Â
Grades 4–12
Sustainable Agriculture & Agroecology
Students explore how food is grown in ways that care for soil, water, and communities.
- Explain how soil health affects plant growth and food systems
- Compare different sustainable farming practices
- Design a composting system
- Describe how regenerative agriculture supports communities and ecosystems
- Connect traditional farming practices to modern sustainability goals
Grades 4–12
Ecosystems & Biodiversity
Students investigate various ecosystems, biodiversity, food webs, conservation and human environmental impacts.
- Identify biotic and abiotic ecosystem components
- Analyze relationships within food webs
- Document biodiversity in different tropical habitats
- Compare species adaptations to various ecosystems
- Investigate human impacts on ecosystems
- Interpret simple data from field observations
- Develop conservation recommendations for a local site
Grades 4–12
Environmental Leadership
Students practice leadership skills while working on real environmental challenges.
- Define sustainability in the context of their own community
- Work in teams to design a small environmental action project
- Practice communication and collaboration skills
- Reflect on their role as environmental leaders
- Create a conservation or service plan they can implement
Grades 4–12
Earth Science: Caves & Karst
Students investigate caves and karst landscapes as a natural earth science lab.
- Identify key rock types and features in karst landscapes
- Explain how water shapes caves and underground systems
- Model or diagram cave formation processes
- Relate groundwater movement to human water use
- Analyze how karst ecosystems support biodiversity
Grades 4–12
Coastal & Marine Ecosystems
Students study coasts and oceans to understand land and sea connections.
- Describe the role of mangroves in coastal protection
- Identify examples of marine biodiversity
- Investigate causes and effects of coastal erosion
- Test or interpret basic water quality indicators
- Propose conservation actions to protect coastal and marine ecosystems
Curriculum-Wide Learning Objectives
Across all modules, students will:
- Deepen their understanding of various ecosystems and communities
- Build science, math, and critical thinking skills through field investigations
- Practice teamwork, communication, and leadership in small groups
- Connect classroom concepts to real-world environmental challenges
- Reflect on their own role as environmental stewards
- Develop confidence learning in outdoor, place-based settings
Core Subjects Covered
Our curriculum supports core academic subjects while keeping learning active and place-based.
