Year 9 Ag Tech - Ahuwhenua-Hangarau

This STEM Ag Tech course combines growing plants and technology. Students will learn about growing plants (lettuce and microgreens) and grow these in a hydroponics system and in a mini greenhouse designed by student groups. Students will use probes and technology to measure certain conditions of their greenhouses.

 
Students would learn about the following:
- Photosynthesis
- Seed structure and germination
- Plant structure
- Agribusiness- consumer preference, product quality, quantity and timing
- Ag technology- probes, various technology used in kiwifruit, grapes, apples etc
- Technology design process- question, plan and design, build and create, test, analyse, reflect and improve

Students will also design a plant seed label using 3d printers.