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Chinampa Engineering Challenge:
Ancient Agriculture Meets Modern Hydroponics
Student Activity Guide (continued)
Chinampa Engineering Challenge:
Ancient Agriculture Meets Modern Hydroponics
Student Activity Guide (continued)
Why do you think your design will work?
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How will your growing area get the moisture plants need?
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What part of your design do you think will be most important for keeping the system stable?
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3. Build and Test
Build your system using your team's design.
Before planting, test the structure.
Did you change anything after your first test? Why?
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What to Check Yes Not Yet What Did You Observe?
Does the structure remain stable?
Does it support the growing medium?
Does the growing area
receive moisture?
Is the system ready for planting?
