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KTerHaar pbl hydroponics

Project Overview Part 1: Define

 

Teacher(s) Name(s): Kate Ter Haar

Name of Project:

 Hydroponics - Lettuce Grow! Duration  3 months

Subject/Course:

 Biology Grade Level: 9-12

Other subject areas to be included, if any:

 Technology  
 

Project Idea

Summary of the issue, challenge, investigation, scenario, or problem:

 Two to three alternative schools will collaborate to each develop, construct and monitor hydroponics in their classroom using low cost supplies. This is an experiential (hands on) activity that will increase understanding in scientific concepts as well as skills related to team building, critical thinking and scientific inquiry. Students will use technlogy to communicate with the other schools to compare and contrast data collected. Presentations of research will be made to peers and invited guests. Field trips to area hydroponic growers may be possible.
Driving Questions How can we develop the best hydroponic system to grow the most edible produce. 
Content and Skills Standards to be addressed:

Biology

Standard B1 Inquiry, Reflection and Social Implications

B1.1 Scientific Inquiry

B1.2 Scientific Reflection and Social Implications

B1.2C Develop an understanding of a scientific concept by accessing information from multiple sources.
          Evaluate the scientific accuracy and significance of the information.

B1.2j Apply science principles or scientific data to anticipate effects of technological design decisions.

 

Standard B2: Organization and development of living systems

L2.p2 Cell Function

L2.p3 Plants as Producers

L2.p5 Common Elements

B2.3 Maintaining Environmental Stability

 

Standard B3: Interdependence of living systems and the envirnment

B3.1 Photosynthesis and Respiration

L3.p3 Factors Influencing Ecosystems

B3.1 Photosynthesis and Respiration

B3.5x Environmental Factors

 


Mets Technology

Technology Productivity Tools #5 (identify technology tools (e.g., authoring tools or other hardware and software resources) that could be used to create a group project)

Technology Communication Tools #2 (use available technologies (e.g., desktop conferencing, e-mail, groupware, instant messaging) to communicate with others on a class assignment or project) #3 (use a variety of media and formats to design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., presentations, newsletters, web sites) to communicate original ideas to multiple audiences)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

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    T+A E   T+A E

21st Century Skills

to be explicitly taught and assessed (T+A) or that will be encouraged (E) by projectwork, but not taught or assessed:

 Collaboration X   Other:    
Presentation X        
Critical Thinking   X      

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      Presentation Audience:
Culminating Products and Performances Group: Each school will present their findings in a project end presentation to peers and invited guests. Groups will be graded on collaboration and depth of understanding. Class:  
School: x
Community: x
Individual:     All students will participate and collaborate. Individual journals will be kept and used for end of project discussion and debriefing. Experts: x
Web:  
Other:  

 

Part 2: Design 

"Grabber" to launch inquiry & generate interest:  

Introduce the on line Ning and show video 

introducing hydroponics.

      
Assessments:

Formative Assessments:

(Checkpoints during Project)

 Quizzes/Tests   Practice Presentations  
  Journal/Learning Log x Notes  
  Preliminary Plans/Outlines/Prototypes x Checklists  
  Rough Drafts   Concept Maps  
  Online Tests/Exams   Other:  
 

Summative Assessments:

(End of Project)

 

Written Product(s), with rubric:

 

 x Other Product(s) or Performance(s), with rubric:  
  Oral Presentation, with rubric x Peer Evaluation  
  Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test   Self-Evaluation x
  Essay Test   Other:  
      

Debriefing

Methods

 (Individual, Group, and/or Whole Class) Journal/Learning Log x Focus Group  
Whole-Class discussion x Fishbowl Discussion  
Survey   Other:  

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Resources Needed On-site people, facilities:  
Equipment: Each classroom will be provided with $100.00 for materials. Computers for on-line collaboration
Materials: To be determined by what system chosen to be built
Community resources:  

 

Project Teaching and Learning Guide

Project: Course/Semester:

Knowledge and Skills Needed by Students

to successfully complete culminating products and performances, and do well on summative assessments

Scaffolding/Materials/Lessons to be Provided

by the project teacher, other teachers, experts, mentors, community members--Describe the active teaching needed to support learning

 

Generate new questions that can be
investigated in the laboratory or field.

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Help students develop an understanding of a scientific
concept by accessing information from multiple sources.

Discussion of scientific inquiry

 

 
Post findings and data on line -> Review web.2.0 tools

  Maintaining data records

 

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Assistance and instruction in spreadsheets and data collection

Discussion of scientific investigations using
appropriate tools and techniques review measurements,volume. temperature
  Teamwork/collaboration -> Discuss with groups "what makes a good group member"  so all know what is expected
  Oral presentation skills -> Discussion of oral presentation skills, practice with students
  Nutrient levels/light levels effect plant growth -> review lesson of plant requirements
  What kind of supplies and tools will be needed for constuction -> safety instruction on use of tools and equipment
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Project Calendar (Project should be 1 or more weeks)

Project Start Date: October

Week(s) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
One Indroduce the Ning. Have students register for Ning and become acquainted this it. Show video of hydroponics Students explore history and uses of hydronics Students explore history and uses of hydronics Students explore history and uses of hydronics and prepare for oral discussion of world uses of hydroponics Students explore history and uses of hydronics and prepare for oral discussion of world uses of hydroponics 
Two Presentations in local schools ...world uses of hydroponics
 
Presentations in local schools ...world uses of hydroponics
 		 Share presentations via Skype to other classroms
 
Share presentations via Skype to other classroms
 
 
Share presentations via Skype to other classroms
 
Three Discussion of Scientific Method Research Scientific Method Create Poster of Scientific Method Create Poster of Scientific Method inish and present scientific method poster
Four Investigate different growing mediums Investigate different growing mediums Conduct experiments in water holding ability of different growing mediums, Record results Conduct experiments in water holding ability of different growing mediums, Record results Conduct experiments in water holding ability of different growing mediums, Record results
Five Research hydroponic systems to build for under $100.00. Share findings on the Ning Research hydroponic systems to build for under $100.00. Share findings on the Ning  Research hydroponic systems to build for under $100.00. Share findings on the Ning  Research hydroponic systems to build for under $100.00. Share findings on the Ning  Research hydroponic systems to build for under $100.00. Share findings on the Ning 
Six Purchasesupplies and build unit Purchase supplies and build unit  Purchase supplies and build unit  Purchase supplies and build unit   Purchase supplies and build unit  
Seven Purchase supplies and build unit  
Purchase supplies and build unit   Purchase supplies and build unit   Purchase supplies and build unit   Purchase supplies and build unit  
Eight  Plant seeds        
Nine Investigate nutritional requirements for hydroponics plant growth Investigate nutritional requirements for hydroponics plant growth Document growth and nutrient levels through end of project Document growth and nutrient levels through end of project Document growth and nutrient levels through end of project
Ten-Sixteen

Monitor growth

Start preparing for final project oral discusion

        

 

 

Comments (2)

John McCarthy said

at 9:41 pm on Jul 29, 2009

What a great opportunity for students to collaborate in the sharing of data and understanding between schools. Nice driving question. The next section: Project Teaching and Learning Guide will be critical to laying out the key content concepts students will learn and how that learning will be supported and developed.

One point to consider on the evaluation: How might students be assessed for their individual mastery of content concepts? Will they be each asked questions, or a test will be included? The group presentation will help assess group knowledge.

Looking forward to seeing the next parts.

Rosa Curtis said

at 11:27 pm on Aug 15, 2009

Your ning page is great. What a great way for the schools to communicate and share their results.

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