Hydroponics includes any method of growing produce without soil. Hydroponics uses water mixed with fertilizer to deliver water and nutrients directly to the roots of plants. This method not only saves water, but it can produce more nutritious produce at a faster pace than traditional growing practices.
Tech Kits
Beginner
Hydroponic Grow Simulator
Length: 30 Minutes
Description: Hydroponics is a method for growing plants without the use of soil. The actual use of hydroponics takes weeks to cultivate. In this activity, you will create a hydroponic system and "see" your plants grow through the use of a simulator.
Intermediate
Personal Herb Gardens
Length: 45 Minutes
Description: Hydroponics is a method for growing plants without the use of soil. Hydroponic plants have a variety of needs in order to grow properly. In this activity, you will learn to measure and control the environmental factors which can affect plant growth.
Advanced
Hydroponic Harvest
Length: 45 Minutes
Description: Hydroponics is a method for growing plants without the use of soil. In addition to its other benefits, hydroponics also has the advantage of multiple harvests. Due to the unique way of growing plants, a hydroponic plant can be harvested and regrown multiple times within a "season". In this activity, students will learn how to plan out their harvests and how to harvest the plants in a way that will allow them to regrow.
Resources
Hydroponics Simulator
Type: Simulation code
Description: This simulation shows step by step instructions on how to build a hydroponic system.
The Farmstand
Quantity: 1
Description: The farmstand is a self-watering, self-fertilizing hydroponic system.