Program
DIY STEM Hydroponic Program
Program features
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Integrated into the School Curriculum Programs
Fits multiple subjects and learning areas in primary and secondary schools, explains relevant hydroponics/aquaponics knowledge with essential equipments, courses, and supporting materials
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Cross-curriculum
Merges elements across multiple curriculums in primary and secondary schools, for both the Hong Kong Local Curriculum and International Baccalaureate (PYP and MYP), giving students a well-rounded learning experience
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Scientific Investigation
Creates a space for students to develop and practice scientific methods, sharpen their investigative skills, and reflects on their learning
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Applied Learning
Enlightens students about scientific topics that impacts their lives, and allows students to share relevant knowledge and skills with friends, family, and the community
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Creative Innovation
Provides engaging and hands-on learning experiences to enhance students’ problem-solving skills
Program details
Demographic
Series
Content
Primary school
P.3 – P.6 (Local)
Y.3 – Y.6 (IB)
STEM Experiencing & Exploring
STEM Experiencing Program
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Introduce knowledge of STEM by using hydroponics and aquaponics
STEM Exploring Program
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Enable students to apply knowledge from STEM program to creatively solve problems
Secondary school
S.1 – S.4 (Local)
Y.7 – Y.11 (IB)
STEM Experiencing & Exploring
STEM Experiencing Program
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Introduce knowledge of STEM by using hydroponics and aquaponics
STEM Exploring Program
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Enable students to apply knowledge from STEM program to creatively solve problems
Teachers
STEM Teaching
STEM Teacher Training Program
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Equips teachers with sufficient STEM teaching material and knowledge, providing a learning experience to feed into their teaching
Parent and child
STEM Family
STEM Family Activity
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Encourage bonding time for families, and allow parents to nurture their child’s interest in STEM
STEM Competition
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Encourages students to apply their knowledge of investigative, and inventive skills
STEM Exchange Program
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Provide students with opportunities to learn about the latest STEM inventions abroad
STEM Experiencing Program for primary schools
Unit 1
Elements for seeds germination
✓ Learn the vital components for seeds germination
Science
Unit 2
Hydroponics and its system
✓ Introduce the hows and whys of the hydroponic system
Engineering
Unit 3
Plant nutrition
✓ Learn the relationship between plant growth and nutrition
Science
Unit 4
Renewable energy in hydroponics
✓ Explore and apply the use of renewable energy in hydroponics
Technology
Unit 5
Light and plants
✓ Understand the relationship between light spectrums and plant growth
Technology
Unit 6
pH & plants
✓ Understand the relationship between pH and plant growth
Technology
Unit 7
Data processing
✓ Use data of plant growth to make graphs
Mathematics
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STEM Experiencing Program for secondary schools
Unit 1
Introduction to seed germination
✓ Experiment with the science behind seed germination
Science
Unit 2
Hydroponics and its system
✓ Experience assembling a hydroponic system
Engineering
Unit 3
Photosynthesis and nutrient solutions
✓ Understand the relationship between photosynthesis and nutrient solution
Science
Unit 4
Energy conversion in hydroponics
✓ Explore how solar power is harnessed and converted into electricity for hydroponics
Engineering
Unit 5
Light and plants
✓ Understand the relationship between light spectra/intensity and plant growth
Technology
Unit 6
pH and plants
✓ Learn about ideal planting pH and experiment with how different pH can affect plant growth
Science
Unit 7
Data processing and presentation
✓ Collect and interpret data of plant growth, and present with graphs
Mathematics
STEM Exploring Program for primary & secondary schools
Unit 1
Introduction of computational thinking (CT)
✓ Understand the hows & whys of CT
Technology
Unit 2
Coding and its interface I
✓ Learn basics of logic & commands
Information Technology
Unit 3
Introduction of creating command objects
✓ Use code to command objects
Information Technology
Unit 4
Coding and its interface II
✓ Learn how to create projects with multiple commands
Information Technology
Unit 5
Automated hydroponic system
✓ Automate hydroponic system with multiple commands
Information Technology
Unit 6
Makers Lab I
✓ Understand basic electrical components
Engineering
Unit 7
Makers Lab II
✓ Automate hydroponic system with multiple objects
Engineering