The Hydroponics School Garden Program
Curriculum
Green Our Planet’s Accredited K-5 STEM Hydroponic Lessons
Large Hydroponics Unit
1 commercial hydroponics system capable of growing 200 plants at a time
Desk Top Units
19 small hydroponics systems for individual classrooms
Expert Training
Hydroponics workshops and teacher trainings by a Garden Coordinator
Online Community
Live online support and access to a network of inspiration
About The Program
Green Our Planet is America’s largest school garden program and its hydroponics program is an innovative way to incorporate the magic of school gardens and the experiential lessons of STEM. The STEM-Works accredited curriculum takes students on a wonderous journey with hydroponics gardens and nationally recognized standards to inspire future entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers. The program includes this amazing curriculum and 20 state-of-the-art hydroponic units for the entire school. One commercial unit will be delivered capable of growing 200 plants! Green Our Planet experts walk you through the entire process, from seed to harvest. Informative teacher trainings help you implement the lessons and workshops are included to provide you with all the support you’ll need. Green Our Planet has built an organically grown community of like-minded educators waiting to collaborate with you. All to help you make a positive impact on the future generation and the future of the planet.
Hydroponics School Garden Grant Opportunity
Grant Type
Program Grant
Grant Value
$8,000
Eligibility
Public, Private, Charter and Home Schools
Status
Accepting Applications
Location
United States (Only)
About The Grant
At Green Our Planet, our mission is to empower student achievement with STEM education while imparting lessons on conservation, financial literacy, and nutrition. School gardens are the vehicles that make these amazing adventures possible and this grant is your opportunity to bring this program to your school. This $8,000 school garden grant covers 80% of the program costs and includes 20 hydroponic systems and the only certified STEM garden curriculum in the country. All schools are welcome to apply until all grants have been awarded.
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“The pride and excitement our students feel in maintaining the hydroponics lab is so motivating and thrilling as a teacher. It is so easy to share the wonderful outcomes of having a hydroponics lab because the outcomes are so clear.”
–Casey Juliano, Nate Mack Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV
“We want to create critical thinkers, problem solvers, skilled collaborators and key contributors to their team and society.”
–Kristi Williford, Western Union Elementary School, Waxhaw, NC
“Our goal is to provide our students with a curriculum that explores innovative ways to develop sustainability… We will guide students to explore problems and solutions to improve living standards in our community.”
–Alex Tejera, Ullom Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV