Build your own Micro Hydroponic System with TeacherGeek. Our Build Guide will help you get started. Learn through experimentation, then evolve it using the Design & Engineering Process. This activity can be made even better with materials from the recycling bin - craft micro greenhouses for your plant, or design water aeration pumps.

Start by building the example Hydroponic System, learning the basics of the Drip and Flood & Drain Systems. Then, take your design to the next level with the optional Labs and Design and Engineering Challenges.

Make It Your Own: The documents for this activity are available in PDF and Microsoft Word format.
If you wish to edit a document, simply download the Microsoft Word format.

Download the Build Guide

This build guide has everything you need to construct an example Micro Hydroponic System, along with your own designs through the Engineering Process. Perfect for libraries, boy and girl scouts, science fairs, kitchen table, maker's fairs and after school use.

Build Guide - PDF
Build Guide - Editable Word Document

 

Download the Engineering Challenge

With the optional Engineering Challenges, you can craft and improve your Micro Hydroponic System. Design, build, test and evolve different system configurations to compete and observe plant growth and yield. Remember, in design, you are never truly done - there is always a better solution!

Design & Engineering Challenge - PDF
Design & Engineering Challenge - Editable Word Document

 

 

Classroom Overview - PDF
Classroom Overview - Editable Word Document