Module 1: Future farms
Explore the future of growing our kai using innovation and the power of STEM thinking. In this module your students will meet their ambassador, unpack their Plant Kit, and head outdoors to explore environmental conditions that affect plant growth.
Module outcomes
- Discover sustainable food practices
- Understand the concept of a carbon footprint and what impacts it
- Understand the way we grow, move and eat our food has an impact on the environment
- Use ‘sensor’ technology to monitor environmental conditions that help plants to grow
Resources
From Plant Kit:
- Lab book (1 per team of 4)
- Lab 1.2: Sensor time trial resources
- Sensor kit (1 per class)
- 12 AAA batteries (3 per sensor)
School to supply:
- Technology for the ambassador’s presentation
Print:
- Take home sheet: Carbon quiz reflection (1 per student)
Online:
- Student pre challenge survey (each participating student to complete)
- Teacher per challenge survey
Resource downloads
Module 1 lesson plan
Summary of Module 1 structure, roles, learning outcomes and required resources.
Module 1 overview (PDF, 72.9 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.
Lab book (PDF, 520.7 KB)Take home sheet: Carbon quiz reflection
Take home sheet to continue the ‘carbon footprint champions’ learning at home.
Carbon quiz reflection (PDF, 36.2 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)Module 1 Student Hub
Head over to the student hub to access the content your students will work through in this module.