Kratky Hydroponics
by Michael Amato
This lesson compares and contrasts different hydroponic systems and their benefits and setbacks. Then, the plan walks the students through the hands-on activity of creating a Kratky bin for hydroponic plants.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kBSM4IhsxXrgJW7kwIBsMen6DdBVhYMV/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering Mathematics Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA) Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)Related Content
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