Our students are very interested in STEM lessons, Gardening, Growing their own Food, and Kindness Projects.
Getting children involved in growing sprouts and using hydroponic systems is the fastest way for them to learn about plant cycles.
Results begin happening in days in the sprouting trays. They don't have to wait a long time to get something poking out of soil. Students can be eating fresh sprouts in as little as 7 days.
Teaching the process on the first batch of sprouts is just the beginning - what they discover on their own next - is exciting to watch. Once they know how it’s done, the process will be turned over to them: letting them measure out seeds for sprouting jars/systems/containers, soaking and rinsing seeds on their own, letting them harvest. Students can choose seeds for sprouting sunflowers, broccoli, etc. — as they go along. They learn responsibility and get an introduction to biology.
To differentiate for more advanced students - sprouters can get into an important part of the scientific process — observation and record-keeping — with journal entries that record when seeds were soaked and for how long, when they first showed signs of life, and when they were harvested.
Larger seeds make it easy to identify the parts of the seed — seed coat, embryo, cotyledon — and kids will be encouraged to sketch the parts they see in their journal. (This goes along with our writing program - labeling during writing lessons.) Journal keeping can become the basis of larger science projects.
terrafibre Hemp Growing Mats for Microgreen Seed Sprouting - Ideal for Seed Starter Trays, Microgreens Growing Trays, and Hydroponic Growing Systems - Fits 5 x 5 and 1020 Trays - 5” x 5” (40 Pack)
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Microgreens Growing Kit Self Watering - Healthy Gift with Microgreens Tray, Seeds, Mats, and Bamboo Surround. No Soil Needed. Easy Setup. Sprouting Kit with One-Time Watering. (Salad & Broccoli)
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Beet Sprouting & Microgreens Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom Sprout Seeds Kit in Bulk 1lb Resealable Bag for Planting & Growing Microgreens in Soil, Coconut Coir, Garden, Aerogarden & Hydroponic System.
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Kale Trio Sprouting & Microgreen Mix | Contains Blue Curled Scotch, Premier & Red Russian Kale Seeds | Heirloom Non-GMO Seeds | Bulk 1 LB Resealable Bag | Rainbow Heirloom Seed Co.
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Materials cost
$214.08
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$19.59
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$266.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$47.10
Total project goal
$313.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$313.98
1 Donor
-$5.00
Donations toward project cost
-$4.70
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.30
An Anonymous Supporter match offer
-$5.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$4.25
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