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Chinampa Engineering Challenge:
Ancient Agriculture Meets Modern Hydroponics
Teacher Guide (continued)
Modern Hydroponics Connection
After students complete the challenge, introduce examples of modern hydroponic growing systems and ask them to identify
how today's systems manage water, nutrients, plant support, and growing space differently from their classroom models.
For a closer look at hydroponics in action, explore these classroom bundles exclusively from Ward's Science:
• CropKing 8-Bucket Bato Hydroponics Bundle (470364-324)
Complete recirculating hydroponic system for growing tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and other fruiting crops.
Includes curriculum, lighting, irrigation, nutrient management tools, and classroom-ready supplies for hands-on CEA and
plant science learning.
• CropKing Vertical NFT System Hydroponics Bundle (470364-322)
Space-saving vertical NFT hydroponic system that maximizes growing capacity in a compact footprint. Ideal for leafy
greens and herbs, with curriculum and classroom-ready components for hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture
instruction.
• CropKing NFT4-6 Hydroponics Bundle (470364-334)
Channel-based NFT growing system featuring six production channels for year-round cultivation of leafy greens, herbs,
edible flowers, and mini tomatoes. Includes curriculum, propagation supplies, and nutrient management tools for hands-on
learning.
• CropKing Desktop Hydroponics Bundle (470364-336)
Compact desktop NFT system designed for small-scale growing, classroom demonstrations, and experimentation.
Includes everything needed to grow fresh leafy greens while introducing students to hydroponic production concepts
Student discussion prompt: Compare these modern hydroponic systems with your chinampa-inspired design. How does each
provide plants with the water, nutrients, support, and space they need to grow? What is different between the solutions?
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