The Plant Challenge
Teaching Hub
I wonder how to grow food sustainably?
Get ready to discover the world of sustainable food growth with your students. As their support crew, you will plant the seed to grow student’s curiosity, creativity and confidence in STEM learning while they take on the challenge to build a microgreen farm of the future.
Welcome to your support crew headquarters. Here you’ll find all the resources you need to guide you through every step of the challenge.
– Use the module overviews to complement the online modules designed for students.
– Find extra, detailed support for teaching concepts and activities in the teacher support notes.
– Get quick access to student content and activities through links to the Student Hub.
– Find all your printable and downloadable resources in one convenient location.
Resources
Overview of the programme
Learn about the modules and what students will learn during the Plant Challenge.
Programme overview (PDF, 1.0 MB)Information for whānau
Print out a copy for each student to take home to their whānau.
Take home information (PDF, 611.8 KB)Teacher lesson plan
Download and print the overview notes for Modules 1–6 to help you teach the Plant Challenge.
Lesson plans (PDF, 211.3 KB)Additional teaching notes
Detailed support for teaching concepts and activities covering Modules 1–6.
Teacher support notes (PDF, 802.4 KB)Student lab book
Digital copy of student lab book covering Modules 1–6. We supply 10 printed lab books in your Plant Kit.
Lab book (PDF, 520.7 KB)Get students excited about STEM
Download our ambassador presentation template to use for telling your career story in Module 1.
Ambassador presentation template (POTX, 3.5 MB)Student participation certificate
Distribute to each student to celebrate and mark the end of the challenge.
Certificate (PDF, 159.0 KB)Student Hub
Access the content your class should work through to complete the challenge.