Georgics(AGES 11-13*)
CONTENT: Georgics, Become A Homesteader
The word Georgics comes from the Latin GEO, meaning THE LAND, and ERGO, meaning TO WORK. In other words, Georgics means to “work the land”. Homesteaders work day by day to build and maintain self-reliance. Their ability to survive and thrive is dependent upon understanding the natural law of “we reap what we sow”.
In this class students will:
MATERIALS: Books, supplies and awards included in tuition
The word Georgics comes from the Latin GEO, meaning THE LAND, and ERGO, meaning TO WORK. In other words, Georgics means to “work the land”. Homesteaders work day by day to build and maintain self-reliance. Their ability to survive and thrive is dependent upon understanding the natural law of “we reap what we sow”.
In this class students will:
- Learn hard skills involved in homesteading including gardening and soil science, animal husbandry, survival skills, and growing or creating a product from scratch that they can take to a market to sell as an entrepreneur.
- Learn soft sklls such as the foundations of healthy relationships, the love of work and service, accountability, confidence in self, sense of impact, self-evaluation, taking initiative, and self control. We will instill these foundations through the topic of Georgics principles which are all under the umbrella of stewardship.
- Learn the benefits of being a producer rather than a consumer and the difference between a homesteader vs. a "squatter."
- Practice applying all the above principles and skills to daily life as they learn to make connections through nature observation and journaling, simulation, reading literature, participating in team activities, and discussion.
MATERIALS: Books, supplies and awards included in tuition
- This class runs from September 2024 through April 2025.
- Located at 555 E Main St in American Fork, UT
- Tuition information can be found on the Registration and Tuition page.
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