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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)
8. Connect Past and Present
How did chinampa agriculture help growers make use of their environment?
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How is your classroom growing system similar to a chinampa? How is it different?
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Modern hydroponic systems and chinampas use different growing methods. What agricultural
challenges can both types of innovation help us think about?
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What did this challenge teach you about the role of problem-solving and engineering in agriculture?
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