120 min · module 06 of 06
Block Business: Aquaponics as a Career & Movement
Food sovereignty is a flex.
Watch & Learn
Ron Finley: Urban Gangsta Gardener in South Central LA
Learning Objectives
- 01.Map careers in urban agriculture, food science, aquaculture.
- 02.Pitch a community aquaponics business plan.
- 03.Reflect on what 6 weeks of building taught you.
Hands-On Activities
- Guest speaker / video: a real urban aquaponics founder.
- Group pitch: 'Our Block Farm' — 3 minute Shark-Tank style.
- Final reflection journal.
Materials
Poster boardSticky notesMarkersPitch deck template
Vocabulary
Food Sovereignty
Communities controlling how their food is grown and shared.
Urban Agriculture
Farming in cities — rooftops, lots, basements.
Aquaculture
Farming fish — by itself, without the plant side.
Discussion Prompts
- What's one thing about food in your neighborhood you'd change first?
- How could a block farm create jobs and fresh food?
Check For Understanding
Q1. Food sovereignty is mostly about...
Q2. Aquaculture by itself is...
Q3. Which is NOT a career in urban agriculture?