Imagine some solutions to the problem: April 14, 2015
As a class we had to come up with some solutions to help us eat more veggies. Here is what we came up with:
Which is the best one:
Next we brainstormed why or why not these solutions could work.
We chose the best way was to have our own garden using pots, big and small, to create a garden inside.
Plan:
What are the materials?
Next, we had to discuss what materials we needed and why. Then, Mrs. Sandoz went to an expert on gardening and showed us some new materials.
Our plan for supplies and what we think we need to grow a garden inside:
Then Mrs. Sandoz had to purchase the supplies for an indoor garden and these are the supplies we needed and finally received:
Questions the students had:
How are the plants going to grow in without dirt.
what are the white pebbles?
What are the light bulbs?
As a class we had to come up with some solutions to help us eat more veggies. Here is what we came up with:
- create new recipes
- design a garden outside
- design a raised garden bed
- use pots, big and small, to make a garden
- use our supply containers in the classroom
- use really small pots and plant seeds and put them by the window to grow veggies.
- use our wooden divider in our own classroom to grow a garden.
- go on a field trip to a garden
Which is the best one:
Next we brainstormed why or why not these solutions could work.
We chose the best way was to have our own garden using pots, big and small, to create a garden inside.
Plan:
What are the materials?
Next, we had to discuss what materials we needed and why. Then, Mrs. Sandoz went to an expert on gardening and showed us some new materials.
Our plan for supplies and what we think we need to grow a garden inside:
- pots, big and small
- veggie seeds
- soil=dirt
- water
- needs sun or light
- worms
- gloves
Then Mrs. Sandoz had to purchase the supplies for an indoor garden and these are the supplies we needed and finally received:
- 5 small clover shaped pots
- 1 huge pot
- 3 white bags
- a motor and tall white pole
- seeds
- LED lights
Questions the students had:
How are the plants going to grow in without dirt.
what are the white pebbles?
What are the light bulbs?
Create: 4/29/15
Follow our plan, build with our teams, work diligently, and test our design,
The tower goes up!
First, we needed to fill the huge container on the bottom. We learned that we needed 16 gallons of water. Children brought in gallon milk jugs and we made predictions based on the size of the milk jug and the container. We asked: How many gallons will it take to fill the base container?
For students to understand capacity and gallons as a measurement, we started with a Brain Pop Jr video.
Follow our plan, build with our teams, work diligently, and test our design,
The tower goes up!
First, we needed to fill the huge container on the bottom. We learned that we needed 16 gallons of water. Children brought in gallon milk jugs and we made predictions based on the size of the milk jug and the container. We asked: How many gallons will it take to fill the base container?
For students to understand capacity and gallons as a measurement, we started with a Brain Pop Jr video.
What is next?
Next, we watched the Hydro Garden engineers and their directions on building the Hydro Garden. We took note of our materials and followed the step by step directions. We said noticed the different shapes the engineers used, the different materials, the cap for the water tube and why, and much more.
AFter we filled the basin, we then had to put the lid on and we noticed it wouldn't shut. The engineers were smart and made a hole for the cord to go through. That solved the problem. We noticed many more things as we constructed the tower garden. They were so proud that we were able to plug it in and listen to water flow from each pot. The smiles were priceless!!!
Next, we watched the Hydro Garden engineers and their directions on building the Hydro Garden. We took note of our materials and followed the step by step directions. We said noticed the different shapes the engineers used, the different materials, the cap for the water tube and why, and much more.
AFter we filled the basin, we then had to put the lid on and we noticed it wouldn't shut. The engineers were smart and made a hole for the cord to go through. That solved the problem. We noticed many more things as we constructed the tower garden. They were so proud that we were able to plug it in and listen to water flow from each pot. The smiles were priceless!!!