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Nutrient Deficiencies
Hydroponics Lab Lesson Plan
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Lab:
Sample collection of deficient plant samples to analyze under microscope to note which deficiencies
our varieties are currently experiencing in the lab. Refrigerate all samples until ready to analyze.
• Prepare samples with slides for microscope, review
– Materials Needed:
• Slides
• Scotch tape
• Petri dishes
• KIMTECH
• How to use microscope discussion and review before using
• What's Wrong with my Crop? Lab
Assessments/Deliverable(s):
Formative Assessments:
• Reading, anticipatory set and summarizing strategy (pH and EC relationship) pH graph analysis
• EC and pH hands-on analysis, discussions and adjustments
• Understanding pH in hydroponics—discussion/activity/reading and presentation
• Diagnosing nutrient deficiency homework analysis
• Reading comprehension worksheet (pH readings)
• Nutrient dosing video and questions
• Rh and VPD reading/video and questions
• Reading fertilizer numbers and calculating percentages worksheet
Summative Assessments:
• Assessing nutrient understanding
• Water absorption and movement through plants quiz
• Diagnosing nutrient deficiencies
• Independent Crop Plant Report and Presentation Fertilizer mix & determining percentages quiz
Resources:
On-site Personnel/Facilities:
• Hydroponic lab greenhouse
Equipment:
• Powerpoint,
• Computer Videos
Lab Materials:
• Samples
• Petri dishes
• Microscopes
• Masking tape
• Gloves
• Scissors
• Sharpies
• Hydroponic Lab + supplies/tools
– EC/pH meter rH/Temperature meter/thermometer
• Microscope chargers
• Colored pencils
• Slides
• KIMTECH wipes
