DOI
https://doi.org/10.62812/TOKP3354
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
In Review
Publication Date
Summer 6-9-2026
Keywords
Hydroponics, Food Sovereignty, Community Resilience, Sustainability, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Nutrient Solution, Germination, Self-Determination, Climate Adaptation, Food System
Description
Students apply their understanding of climate limitations, food systems, and food sovereignty by launching and maintaining a 42-pod hydroponics system. Through hands-on participation, students learn the functions of hydroponic system components, establish maintenance procedures, and assume responsibility for long-term system management. This experiential learning lesson emphasizes community resilience, sustainability, self-determination, and practical problem-solving. Students connect scientific concepts to real-world community needs while recognizing hydroponics as a strategy for strengthening local food production and reducing food system vulnerability.
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Scenario. The community faces long winters, transportation challenges, and limited opportunities for year-round food production. Students have learned that climate conditions can create vulnerabilities within food systems. The challenge now is to implement a functioning hydroponic system that can provide fresh produce, reduce dependence on outside food sources, and contribute to food sovereignty within the school community.
Pages
10
Type
Lesson Plan
Format
Language
English
Publisher
Open Prairie, South Dakota State University
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Magno, Jaysel, & Barbon, Genesis (2026). Lesson 3. Hydroponics System Implementation and Community Resilience. I-LEARN Teaching Resources. I-LEARN Teaching Resources. Volume 8 (1): 305- 314; DOI: https://doi.org/10.62812/TOKP3354