Module 5: Innovate
The second microgreen trial should be almost all grown up. Use data to investigate which microgreen trial worked better, and how the growing conditions affected this result. Students will also bring their farm of the future design to life by continuing with the 4 D design process and creating a model.
Module outcomes
- Evaluate your two trial outcomes by analysing and comparing data
- Conclude which microgreen trial worked better and why
- Develop your farm of the future
Resources
From Plant Kit:
- Lab book (1 per team of 4)
School to supply:
- Lab 5.2: Develop your farm of the future resources
- Recycled materials to create farm of the future model. This could include:
- Cardboard
- Kitchen rolls
- Coloured paper
- Pipe cleaners
- Recyclable plastic
- Classroom resources including scissors, hot glue gun, tape, ruler, decorative pens and calculators
Print:
- Trial trivia (1 per quizmaster)
Resource downloads
Module 5 lesson plan
Summary of Module 5 structure, roles, learning outcomes and required resources.
Module 5 overview (PDF, 45.0 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)Trial trivia
Question and answer sheet for the trial trivia activity.
Trial trivia sheet (PDF, 158.8 KB)Module 5 Student Hub
Head over to the student hub to access the content your students will work through in this module.