Selin KABADAYI
I think Hydroponic systems could help our planet Earth become a healthier place!
In 7th grade we did a lot of things. But what I liked the most was the hydroponics system. Let me teach you a little, the word, Hydroponic, comes from Latin and means working water. Simply put, it is the art of growing plants without soil.
We did so many activities with this Hydroponics. First we did a project where we need to research what it is and think of where we could use it to make the world better. Everybody had so many ideas about this. I thought that we could use them in restaurants and schools because it will give us healthy organic food. Next we got a chance to plant some vegetables. We planted lettuce, pumpkins, and watercress. Every day with Mr Ward we looked at the plants and learned more about them and the system.
Sofia CUDDINGTON
Green World
This year the seventh graders, while practicing our vocabulary words on“ Memrise”, we learned about the“ Green World”. Our class learned a lot about hydroponic systems and how they work. A hydroponic system is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water, without soil. To me, the hydroponic system is a more efficient and futuristic plant growing system. It is important system because we need to learn different ways of growing plants for our future needs. After we learned more about it we did our own project. We designed drawings of our own hydroponic systems. The seventh graders then got even more interested in hydroponic systems, so Mr. Ward decided to help us make a Green House to test out a hydroponic system. It was a successful project, as we were able to grow many different plants and vegetables. We showed our parents our designs and some students did a demonstration in the Green House at the English Fair. In the end this was a fun and educational experience.
Zeynep KURT
Hydroponics and Greenhouse
This year as 7th graders, we have started a project called Hydroponic System. At first we planted our own hydroponic plants in an empty toilet paper roll. Then, we placed our plants into the hydroponic system in the greenhouse. Our plants showed a very good growth rate while in the greenhouse so then we planted them in the school yard.
The greenhouse and the hydroponic project has been an interesting experience where I have discovered facts of farming. Hydroponic is important since it may be the future of agriculture. Hydroponic system have many advantages because the plants grow without soil and it uses recycled water resulting in organic, hygienic and healthy products.
While doing this project I learned what hydroponics is and the steps of growing a hydroponic plant. I also learned lots about vegetables. I’ m grateful for this learning experience.
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