Hydro Heroes: Green Growth Pioneer Project

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Activities	Project Launch Workshop - Engage with a local urban agriculture expert to explore the benefits and challenges of hydroponics in urban settings. Students will participate in hands-on activities to set up their hydroponic systems and discuss how these systems can enhance food security. (45 min)	Hydroponics System Observation - Observe and record initial findings from the hydroponic setup. Discuss how hydroponics can contribute to food security in urban areas. (20 min) Understanding Water Cycling - Develop models to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems, focusing on energy from the sun and gravity's role. (25 min)	Exploring Climate Change Impacts - Reflect on the effects of climate change, such as floods, droughts, and wildfires, and discuss personal feelings and community impacts. (25 min) Water Usage in Agriculture - Investigate the water usage of different foods and compare traditional farming vs. hydroponic methods. (20 min)	Community Partner Discussion - Engage with a community partner to understand local issues related to food security and environmental sustainability. Discuss potential solutions involving hydroponics. (30 min) Begin PSA Development - Start brainstorming ideas for the climate change PSA, focusing on hydroponics' benefits in urban settings. (15 min)	PSA Script Drafting - Collaboratively draft scripts for the climate change PSA, incorporating information about hydroponics and environmental sustainability. (30 min) Feedback and Reflection - Share drafts with peers for feedback and reflect on the week's learning to identify areas for improvement and next steps. (15 min)
Deliverables	1. Completed hydroponic system setup and initial observations. 2. Water cycle models with written explanations connecting to hydroponics. 3. Drafted climate change PSA scripts and storyboards. 4. Refined PSA presentations ready for exhibition, including actionable proposal steps.
Preparation	1. Arrange for a local urban agriculture expert to visit and lead the workshop. 2. Set up and test the hydroponic tower system for demonstration. 3. Prepare materials for water cycle model-building (e.g., clear containers, water, heat lamps). 4. Gather resources and articles on climate change, greenhouse gases, and hydroponics. 5. Provide tools for PSA creation, such as digital devices, video editing software, and presentation templates.

Activities

Project Launch Workshop - Engage with a local urban agriculture expert to explore the benefits and challenges of hydroponics in urban settings. Students will participate in hands-on activities to set up their hydroponic systems and discuss how these systems can enhance food security. (45 min)

Hydroponics System Observation - Observe and record initial findings from the hydroponic setup. Discuss how hydroponics can contribute to food security in urban areas. (20 min)

Understanding Water Cycling - Develop models to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems, focusing on energy from the sun and gravity's role. (25 min)

Exploring Climate Change Impacts - Reflect on the effects of climate change, such as floods, droughts, and wildfires, and discuss personal feelings and community impacts. (25 min)

Water Usage in Agriculture - Investigate the water usage of different foods and compare traditional farming vs. hydroponic methods. (20 min)

Community Partner Discussion - Engage with a community partner to understand local issues related to food security and environmental sustainability. Discuss potential solutions involving hydroponics. (30 min)

Begin PSA Development - Start brainstorming ideas for the climate change PSA, focusing on hydroponics' benefits in urban settings. (15 min)

PSA Script Drafting - Collaboratively draft scripts for the climate change PSA, incorporating information about hydroponics and environmental sustainability. (30 min)

Feedback and Reflection - Share drafts with peers for feedback and reflect on the week's learning to identify areas for improvement and next steps. (15 min)

Deliverables

1. Completed hydroponic system setup and initial observations.
2. Water cycle models with written explanations connecting to hydroponics.
3. Drafted climate change PSA scripts and storyboards.
4. Refined PSA presentations ready for exhibition, including actionable proposal steps.

Preparation

1. Arrange for a local urban agriculture expert to visit and lead the workshop.
2. Set up and test the hydroponic tower system for demonstration.
3. Prepare materials for water cycle model-building (e.g., clear containers, water, heat lamps).
4. Gather resources and articles on climate change, greenhouse gases, and hydroponics.
5. Provide tools for PSA creation, such as digital devices, video editing software, and presentation templates.