Hydroponics Connect
to STEM

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Hydroponics-based
STEM program

The current body of research demonstrates that gardens significantly enhance learning through experiential education. They foster a sense of community. They also increase teacher satisfaction, as educators report higher preparedness and job fulfilment levels. School gardens also improve student engagement and academic performance, especially in low-performing schools.

Garden-based STEM learning curricula

In 2015, Nevada’s first school garden impact survey was conducted by the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and showed the positive impacts school gardens had for students and educators throughout Clark County School District.

Hydroponics-based STEM learning curricula

Green Our Planet’s Hydroponics Curriculum is STEMworks-accredited and inspires children and adults to connect to the magic and science of growing food while integrating Next Generation Science Standards. Written by a group of CCSD teachers, the curriculum provides lessons on different aspects of hydroponics for every level.

Our Impact

100%
of teachers using our programming at least once a week rated our Virtual Academy Videos supporting STEM Standards effective or highly effective
94%
of teachers using our programming at least once a week rated our STEM standards-based curriculum effective or highly effective
71%
of parents reported their child talked to them about their school gardens and hydroponics outside of school
66%
of teachers using our programs perceived an improved school culture and climate

Embark on a journey in the magic portal

HydroConnect provides you with everything needed to run a successful hydroponics program in your school. All necessary start-up materials and teacher supports are provided.

Content: NGSS Aligned Curriculum, downloadable resources, 1 commercial hydroponics unit, 19 tabletop hydroponics units, and more

Community: Access to our community through our Magic Garden Portal

Coaching: Access to virtual workshops and virtual 1:1 help from a Green Our Planet Coach

Content

  • Green Our Planet's PreK-5 Garden STEM Curriculum, MS-HS Health Curriculum, and K-12 Financial Literacy Lessons
  • Access to Green Our Planet's Virtual Academy video lessons
  • A digital library of resources, guides, printables, andmore

Community

  • Membership to Green Our Planet's Magic Garden Portal
  • Connection to teachers across the nation teaching STEM using outdoor gardens

Coaching

  • Live, online support from our expert team of coaches for one year
  • Access to 16+ topics of online workshops for teachers

K-5 STEM Hydroponics Curriculum

In 2019, Green Our Planet became the first school garden program in the United States to be accredited by STEMworks. STEMworks,is a national organization that conducts a rigorous evaluation process that validates educational programs or institutions for their adherence to high standards in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

What is Hydroponics?

What is Hydroponics

Hydroponics is the science of cultivating plants in a nutrient-rich solution instead of soil, where the water does the “work” of delivering nutrients to the plant’s roots. Because the roots are bathed in a nutrient solution, there is constant nourishment for the plants.

Manage Everything

Most hydroponic systems are kept indoors, which allows students to improve plant production by controlling the temperature and lighting schedules.

Students can also control the pH and nutrients of the nutrient solution to make sure plants get the exact nourishment they need.

Grow Vegetables Anywhere

Since hydroponic gardens don’t require soil and can be kept indoors, they are perfect for schools that can’t grow plants outside in the winter. Indoor, climate-controlled hydroponic systems make food production and education possible any time of the year in any weather condition.

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What is Hydroponics?

What is Hydroponics?

Hydroponics is the science of cultivating plants in a nutrient-rich solution instead of soil, where the water does the “work” of delivering nutrients to the plant’s roots. Because the roots are bathed in a nutrient solution, there is constant nourishment for the plants.

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Grow Vegetables Anywhere

Grow Vegetables Anywhere

Since hydroponic gardens don’t require soil and can be kept indoors, they are perfect for schools that can’t grow plants outside in the winter. Indoor, climate-controlled hydroponic systems make food production and education possible any time of the year in any weather condition.

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Produce More, Faster

Produce More, Faster

To increase planting density and food production, our hydroponic systems are designed to make use of vertical space.

One fifth-grade classroom hydroponic system with two growing levels and taking up 3’ x 4’ of space can grow up to 208 plants, which is the same amount of food as four  8’ x 4’ outdoor garden beds would produce.

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Manage Everything

Manage Everything

Most hydroponic systems are kept indoors, which allows students to improve plant production by controlling the temperature and lighting schedules.

Students can also control the pH and nutrients of the nutrient solution to make sure plants get the exact nourishment they need.

Where We Grow

Green Our Planet Inspiring Growth Across America

Green Our Planet’s STEM Outdoor School Garden Program
Green Our Planet’s STEM School Hydroponics Program

Discover Boundless Wonder

Every school enrolled in our Hydroponics Program receives the support of a Green Our Planet Hydroponic Coordinator. The coordinator guides each school through the process of creating a sustainable hydroponics program and trains the teachers and students to set up and maintain their hydroponic gardens.

Testimonials

What matters most to you?

Environmental Science

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Community

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Young Entrepreneurship

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Food Justice

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STEM

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Urban Farmers

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Nutrition & Health

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Education Justice

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