Organic Farming: Growing Food Naturally

Introduction

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how food is grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides? Organic farming is a way of growing crops naturally while keeping the soil healthy and protecting the environment.

In this WebQuest, you will become an agricultural explorer. You will investigate the principles, methods, and benefits of organic farming. By the end, you will create a guide or presentation to help others understand how to grow crops organically!

Task

Task

Your task is to research organic farming techniques and benefits and produce a digital or poster presentation that explains:

1.What organic farming is?

2.Common organic farming methods (composting, crop rotation, natural pest control)

3.Advantages of organic farming for health, environment, and farmers

4.Challenges faced by organic farmers

Include at least 3 images or diagrams in your work. Your presentation should be clear, informative, and visually appealing.

Process

Process

Step 1: Explore

  • Watch the video “Introduction to Organic Farming” – YouTube
  • Read “Organic Farming Basics” – FAO Organic Agriculture

Step 2: Research

  • Identify and describe at least three organic farming techniques.
  • Find examples of crops grown organically in the Philippines or globally.
  • Learn the benefits and challenges of organic farming.

Step 3: Organize Your Findings

  • Create an outline for your presentation or poster.
  • Decide which images, diagrams, or tables you will include.

Step 4: Create the Presentation/Poster

  • Use PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, or a printed poster.
  • Include:
  1. Title/Introduction
  2. Organic farming techniques
  3. Benefits
  4. Challenges
  5. Reflection/Conclusion

Step 5: Review and Share

  • Check your work for accuracy and clarity.
  • Share your presentation or poster with your teacher or classmates.

 

Page 4: Resources

Videos:

  • “Introduction to Organic Farming” – YouTube
  • “Organic Farming in the Philippines” – YouTube

Websites:

Evaluation
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Content Accuracy All information is accurate and complete Most information is accurate Some inaccuracies Many inaccuracies
Understanding of Organic Farming Demonstrates deep understanding Shows good understanding Shows limited understanding Shows little understanding
Visuals/Media 3+ visuals/diagrams included, enhance understanding 2 visuals included 1 visual included No visuals included
Organization & Clarity Presentation/poster is well-organized, easy to follow Mostly organized Somewhat organized Disorganized
Reflection Thoughtful reflection on learning Adequate reflection Limited reflection No reflection

 

Conclusion

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned about organic farming and how it contributes to healthy food, environmental sustainability, and farming communities.

Reflect on your experience: How can these organic farming practices be applied in your community or backyard? Understanding these methods helps everyone make healthier and more environmentally friendly choices.

Credits

This WebQuest was created for educational purposes as part of a workshop activity on developing inquiry-oriented learning using online resources.

WebQuest Design Model:

  • Bernie Dodge, San Diego State University

Online Resources Used:

Images and Media:

All images and videos used are for educational purposes only and are credited to their original creators.

Prepared by:

(Hafsarhema Sarip)

TLE – Agriculture Teacher

Teacher Page

Target Learners:

Grade 8 students taking Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) – Agriculture

Time Required:

3–4 class periods (40–60 minutes per session)

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this WebQuest, the learners should be able to:

  • Explain the concept and principles of organic farming
  • Identify common organic farming practices such as composting, crop rotation, and natural pest control
  • Analyze the benefits and challenges of organic farming
  • Create a well-organized presentation or poster using information from online resources

Curriculum Connection:

This WebQuest supports the TLE–Agriculture curriculum, particularly lessons on sustainable agriculture, crop production, and responsible farming practices aligned with DepEd standards.

Teaching Strategies:

  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Cooperative learning (optional group work)
  • Use of ICT and online resources
  • Performance-based assessment

Teacher Preparation:

  • Ensure learners have access to the internet and devices
  • Review the provided links before implementation
  • Prepare sample output or guide questions if needed
  • Discuss proper online research and citation of sources

Differentiation:

  • Allow students to work individually or in groups
  • Provide templates or outlines for struggling learners
  • Encourage advanced learners to include local organic farming practices or interviews

Assessment:

Student outputs will be assessed using the provided rubric focusing on content accuracy, understanding, organization, visuals, and reflection.