Watch this video about how we can grow plants without soil. While you are watching, try to remember all the equipment needed and steps taken to begin to grow plants in water (hydroponics).
Growing Plants Without Soil
Discover how plants can be grown without soil through hydroponics.
Growing Plants Without Soil
Discover how plants can be grown without soil through hydroponics.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- What factors help plants grow best?
- How can we show the unique habitats where different plants thrive?
- How can we imagine plants as superheroes that help the world?
Possible Ideas
Plant Experiment Habitat Diorama Superhero Plants
What factors help plants grow best?
Possible Idea: Grow Your Own Plant Experiment
Activities:
- Plant seeds in different conditions (light, water, and soil types).
- Record observations in a plant growth journal.
- Compare and analyze results to determine the best conditions.
- Create a time-lapse video showing plant growth.
- Present findings in a booklet or video showing others the optimal conditions for growing plants.
How can we show the unique habitats where different plants thrive?
Possible Idea: Plant Habitat Diorama
Activities:
- Research plant habitats such as rainforests, deserts, and wetlands.
- Build a diorama showcasing a specific habitat and its native plants.
- Include labels and descriptions for key plants and their adaptations.
- Record a video tour of the diorama, explaining each feature.
- Bring community members into the classroom and walk them through the habitats created.
How can we imagine plants as superheroes that help the world?
Possible Idea: Superhero Plants
Activities:
- Research plants with unique features or abilities (e.g., air purification, medicinal properties).
- Create “superhero profiles” for each plant, including powers, weaknesses, and origin stories.
- Present profiles through posters or a class presentation.
- Write comic strips featuring plant superheroes saving the world.
- Share the comics with others.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
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Old Project Question
For classes using the old unit project, PBL can be integrated with the following Driving Question:
What would your life be like if you were a plant?