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Hands-on STEM using microgreens as a tool and unique solution
K-12 kits and curriculum built by teachers, for teachers
STEM Microgreen KitsExplore STEM with Microgreens: Hands-On Kits for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Unlock the full potential of education with STEM Microgreen Educational kits, designed to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on experiences.. From experimenting with plant life cycles and photosynthesis to applying principles of engineering, technology, and mathematical modeling, each kit empowers students to dive deep into the real-world applications of STEM concepts. With access to lesson plans and other resources, these immersive activities foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking, making learning interactive and enjoyable for both students and teachers. Excellent to increase engagement with your current curriculum as well.
Microgreens go from seed to harvest in 10 days. Grown indoors, they are simple and inexpensive with our educational kits. Just add water and light. With up to 40 times more nutrients than mature vegetables, they are student-friendly for K-12 and above. Used for decades as a nutrition solution, they are appropriate in all areas of STEAM education for hands-on learning.
Scientific Method
An interactive introduction to science that will resonate with young learners, using microgreens in hands-on education.
Engineering
Designing, building, assessing, robotics; each concept is enhanced with the addition of microgreens as tools
Art
Microgreens provide a unique medium for creative expression, while connecting art with science.
Technology
Tracking growth, building sensors, data analysis, and real-world applications make microgreens an engaging tool.
Mathematics
From measuring growth rates to symmetry and probability, microgreens infuse exploring math with fun.
Nutrition and Human Biology
WIth up to 40X more nutrients per ounce, and a grow time of 10 days indoors, microgreens serve as both a tool to teach and a solution to real world problems.
Microgreens: To Botany and Beyond!
Microgreens serve as a versatile tool for teaching a broad array of science lessons that extend beyond botany, biology, nutrition, and sustainability. Here are several additional science topics that can be explored.
Lesson: Photosynthesis and Chemical Reactions
Students explore how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis by observing microgreens' growth under different light conditions. This allows students to witness the chemical processes involved in plant energy production.
Concepts: Light energy, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, water, glucose production, and oxygen release.
Lesson: Light and Heat: Effects on Plant Growth
Students investigate how different light sources (natural sunlight vs. artificial light) and varying temperatures affect microgreen growth rates. This introduces the concept of energy transfer and heat distribution.
Concepts: Light intensity, heat, energy absorption, and plant growth response.
Lesson: Air Quality and Plant Growth
Microgreens are used to study the effects of air quality on plant health. By growing microgreens in environments with varying levels of pollution, students observe how air quality impacts plant health.
Concepts: Pollutants, CO2 levels, and the relationship between plants and the atmosphere.
Lesson: Plant-Environment Interactions
Students study how microgreens interact with their environment, including their adaptation to different soil conditions, humidity, and airflow. This also extends to plant competition for space, water, and nutrients.
Concepts: Ecological relationships, habitat, competition, and environmental factors.
Lesson: Selective Breeding and Genetic Variations
Microgreens provide an opportunity to explore genetic inheritance, particularly through seed varieties. Students compare microgreens in terms of size, color, and growth patterns to understand how these traits are passed down.
Concepts: Heredity, dominant and recessive traits, and selective breeding.
Lesson: Soil Composition and Plant Health
Students examine how different soil types (sand, clay, loam) affect microgreen growth. This lesson connects geological principles with the role of soil composition in supporting plant life.
Concepts: Soil properties, soil erosion, and the impact of soil pH on plant health.
Lesson: Growth Rates and Data Analysis
Students measure microgreens' growth daily, tracking variables such as height, number of leaves, or seedling count. They then calculate growth rates, create graphs, and analyze the data statistically.
Concepts: Rate of growth, averages, graphing, and mathematical modeling.
Lesson: Weather Patterns and Plant Growth
Students track how different weather conditions (rain, sunlight, humidity) affect plant growth. Microgreens are exposed to simulated weather patterns to observe how plants respond.
Concepts: Weather patterns, humidity, precipitation, and temperature.
Lesson: Designing a Grow System
Students design and create their own microgreen growing systems, experimenting with irrigation methods, tray designs, and light systems. This introduces engineering principles, design thinking, and problem-solving.
Concepts: System design, prototyping, and testing.
Lesson: Effects of Gravity on Plant Growth (Microgravity Simulations)
Students explore the impact of gravity on plant growth by simulating microgravity conditions in the classroom (e.g., growing microgreens upside down or in rotating environments). This connects to space science and the challenges of growing plants in space.
Concepts: Gravity, microgravity, space exploration, and plant adaptations.
These lessons provide diverse methods to integrate microgreens into STEM education, connecting various scientific disciplines and helping students develop critical thinking skills across subjects.
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