This lesson and resource guide is for K-2 educators who are interesting in using hydroponic garden systems as a way to teach plant fundamentals. With a focus on hands-on activities the lessons are designed to encourage student-led discovery.
About this Guide
Discovering Through Hydroponics developed in partnership with our amazing partners The National Farm to School Network and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation as part of the GroMoreGood Initiative. It is designed to facilitate teaching plant basics to young students using the engaging, hands-on tool of a hydroponic garden. Discovering Hydroponics includes:
- 5 lesson plans to help students learn plant basics through hands-on, garden-related investigations;Â
- basic how-to information for growing plants hydroponicallyÂ
- construction plans for simple DIY hydroponics setups; andÂ
- additional reference materials to support your hydroponic garden program creation and endeavors.Â
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