Kansas Lesson Plan
Vertical Gardening
Lesson 3: Nutrition and Growing Media
Timeframe
3 days (40 minutes periods)
Standards Addressed
HS-LS 1-6
Lesson Objectives
- Define and identify essential elements necessary for plant growth.
- Select growing media for seeds.
EssentialQuestion
- What types of growing media are best for vertical gardens?
Careers Addressed
Biochemist, Precision Ag Specialist, Hydrologist
Materials/Resources Needed
- Plant nutrient test kit
- Bowl/plate for media samples
- Electronic device for students to access handouts if needed
- Small whiteboards (optional) pH test strips
- Paper/notebook for bell ringer
- Media samples (clay pellets, Rockwool, potting mix, perlite ,peat moss, vermiculite)
- Paper copies of part one and part two growing media notes
- Plant nutrients note handout