Hydroponics PAC
Introduction
In
the 1930s, Dr. William F. Gerick coined the term "hydroponics,"
which means water-working. Hydroponics can be described as the
science and practice of growing plants in a water/nutrient-mixed
solution instead of soil.
Hydroponically grown plants generally require
less water and are more productive, healthier, and can grow faster
than plants grown in traditional soil environments. The ability of
the grower to carefully control and monitor important plant needs
provides the optimum conditions for growth.
The Hydroponics PAC, uses practical
hands-on experiments and the latest in hydroponics systems to teach
students about the field of hydroponics. Students complete various
lessons while cultivating science, math, and reading skills. They
also study subjects such as nutrient concentration, pH, growing
medium, plant needs, light requirements, and much more as they
discover the many aspects of this soilless culture.
Skill Development
Agriscience Skills
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Hydroponic
plant production
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Measuring and maintaining pH, nutrient concentration,
light requirements, and other plant needs
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Determining mineral deficiencies
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Collecting and graphing nutrient data
Academic Skills
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Reading
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Writing
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Measuring
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Graphing
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Chemistry
What's Included
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Applied Technologies Hydroponics courseware CD
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Applied Technologies Hydroponics Student Guide
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Hydroponics textbooks
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Informational hydroponics software
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Conductivity meter
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pH meter
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Seeds
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Miscellaneous materials and consumables
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Instructor's Overview
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Media
Cruiser
Ordering Information
Hydroponics
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