Module 2: Grow
Dig deeper into the science behind plant growth, hydroponics, and the environmental conditions that plants need to thrive. Then, students will harness their new plant knowledge by sowing the seeds of their first microgreens trial and starting to collect daily data.
Module outcomes
- Discover what plants need to grow and the science behind photosynthesis
- Find out about microgreens
- Plant your first batch of microgreens
- Understand how to monitor plant growth
Resources
From Plant Kit:
- Lab book (1 per team of 4)
- Poster: From seed to harvest
- Lab 2.1: Microgreen trial one resources
- 5 x seed packets (1–2 teaspoons of seeds per team of 4)
- Hemp grow mat (1 per team of 4)
- Spray bottle (1 per team of 4)
- Funnel (1 per team of 4)
- Lab 2.2: Daily data resources
- Sensor kit
School to supply:
- Lab 2.1: Microgreen trial one resources
- Container with lid (1 per team of 4)
- Classroom resources including scissors and pens
Resource downloads
Module 2 lesson plan
Summary of Module 2 structure, roles, learning outcomes and required resources.
Module 2 overview (PDF, 54.0 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)Poster: From seed to harvest
Overview of microgreen growth stages.
From seed to harvest (PDF, 47.4 KB)Module 2 Student Hub
Head over to the student hub to access the content your students will work through in this module.