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My goal is to teach my students a more sustainable way to garden.
In 2023, we were awarded a generous grant for the Gardyn 3.0 System. It was an incredible experience for my students that year and since: offering a hands -on opportunity for students to grow food from seed to table has been priceless! However, the system only came with a one-year membership.
I have paid out of pocket since the initial membership expired. My hope is to garner the support for a one-year membership for this current year so my new students can be a part of this amazing experience. This membership includes 10 monthly plant credits for seeds, plant food, and accessories, plus 24/7 monitoring and personalized guidance from the AI assistant Kelby, access to member-only plants and promotions, exclusive discounts on additional items, and the unique vacation mode to pause plant growth.
In 2025, Naples, FL experienced an extreme drought: This past year's dry season was labeled the worst since 2001, with much of Collier County experiencing "Extreme Drought" conditions (level D3 on the U.S. Drought Monitor scale).
I continue to believe that it is of the utmost importance to show my students (every year with this system) a more sustainable method of produce harvesting.
The Florida 6th Grade Earth Science Learning Goals that will strengthened by the utilization of the Gardyn System are:
1. SC.6.E.7.4 – Differentiate and describe the components of the water cycle, including evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
-Students will observe how rainwater moves through real-world systems (e.g., runoff and collection), reinforcing this concept beyond textbooks.
2. SC.6.E.7.5 – Explain how energy provided by the sun influences global patterns of atmospheric movement and the temperature differences between air, water, and land.
-Students will analyze how solar energy affects rainfall and water collection, helping them connect climate and weather patterns to water availability.
3. SC.6.E.7.6 – Differentiate between weather and climate.
- By tracking local rainfall data over time including the wet and dry season in Florida, students will understand short-term weather events vs. long-term climate trends.
4. SC.6.N.1.1 – Define a problem from the 6th-grade curriculum, use appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigations…
→-Students will engage in problem-solving (how to conserve water), research solutions, and collect real data from the system they help build.
5. SC.6.E.7.5 Identify the impact of humans on Earth (this includes water quality, changing the flow of water and resource management, particularly Florida environmental resources). – Students will analyze how human choices affect water, soil, and energy resources as well as learn the value of water conservation that benefit their community and environment.
6. SC.6.E.7.8 Describe ways human beings protect themselves from hazardous weather and how technology helps scientists plan for and respond to natural disasters.
- Students can explore how indoor farming like hydroponics reduces reliance on weather patterns and can support food stability in climate-vulnerable areas.
7. SC.6.E.7.9 Describe how the composition and structure of the atmosphere protects life and insulates the planet.
-Students can connect plant growth to environmental conditions like light, temperature, and CO₂, linking atmospheric roles in plant health.
Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc.
I will purchase the one-year prepaid membership to Gardyn. From past experience, a one-year membership will also get my class of next year started as well.
( https://mygardyn.com/product/gardyn-home-kit/).
My Earth Science students will continue to experience the Gardyn system by immersing themselves in the resources provided, including the extensive technology system provided with the kit. I will continue to allow each of my 6 classes will choose and research 5 plants to grow ( the system supports 30 large plants in 2 sq. ft. area!).
The emphasis will be on individual plant needs as well as the overall sustainability of this approach of agriculture.
I continue to hope to instill a passion for sustainable solutions for the future. Our local environment and climate continues to see large-scale changes and my students will be able to relate to real world solutions. The Gardyn uses 95% less water than typical outdoor growing methods, with an added bonus of no plastic usage in the entire process.
Academic Outcomes will include both formative and summative standards-aligned assessments that will be used to measure knowledge gains on Earth Science benchmarks mentioned earlier.
The totality of the funds will be used for the purchase of the membership.
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 year Prepaid Memborship ($408) + Tax (26.52) | $434.52 |
| Total: | $434.52 |
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