Build Your Own Hydroponic System

Kids build a hydroponic system from a STEM project to grow butter lettuce sustainably.

Hydroponic System STEM project components

$38.50

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The STEM Learning Package

This project provides hands-on learning experience, guided by our Learning Management Software.

It includes a one-year student subscription to the course and materials necessary for an individual student to complete the project.

Within the online course, you'll find step-by-step video instructions, lesson videos, and additional activities to help students raise state testing and ACT scores, and a certification portion that allows students to earn a micro-credential.

The STEM Experience

Experience the future of farming firsthand!

Assemble your very own hydroponic unit and watch as butter lettuce sprouts and grows over six weeks.

Not only will you cultivate your very own homegrown produce, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of sustainable agriculture and the power of science.

Topics Explored

Hydroponic Basics
• Explore the principles of hydroponic gardening.
• Learn about the role of germination, nutrients, wicking, & flow rate in hydroponic systems.

Plant Science
• Understand the role of light, water, and nutrients in plant growth.

Data Analysis and Observation
• Monitor plant growth and development.

Build Your Own Hydroponic System

$38.50

Loved by Students

"I liked how we got to grow it ourselves and we got to learn how it grows."
"I really enjoyed growing lettuce. It was difficult to get it to start growing but once mine started it got BIG and didn't stop. The hardest part was remembering to add nutrients and turn the light on and off. It is very interesting that you can grow a whole mini head of lettuce with artificial light, and minimal water. I feel very accomplished that I grew lettuce in new technological ways."
"Thank you for this opportunity to do the hydroponics with my Kindergarteners. We did this project while we were learning about plants so it was a great tie in to find out that plants don't require soil like everything teaches them." -Ms. Paus, St. John's Caledonia