Aquaponics and Greenhouse Concepts

At John Lewis Middle School, students engage in botany through a greenhouse funded by Abbott Laboratories. The greenhouse features aquaponics, hydroponics, and raised beds, teaching sustainability and seed-to-table concepts. Students participate in projects like creating tie-dye shirts from plants and selling them. The program encourages students to start home gardens, fostering skills beyond textbooks.

What is the main goal of the botany program at John Lewis Middle School?

• To promote sports and physical education

• To teach students about animal care

• To inspire students about sustainability

• To focus on technology and engineering

In an aquaponics system, what is the primary source of nutrition for the plants?

• Soil

• Chemical fertilizers

• Sunlight

• Fish waste

How many different plants can be grown using the aquaponics system in the greenhouse?

• 500

• 214

• 100

• 50

What is unique about the hydroponics and aeroponics systems in the greenhouse?

• They are located outdoors

• They use soil to grow plants

• Plants are suspended in the air

• They rely on sunlight only

How many tower gardens are there in the greenhouse?

• 50

• 100

• 28

• 10

What is the purpose of the compost bin in the greenhouse?

• To store gardening tools

• To grow flowers

• To reduce trash and develop new soil

• To provide a habitat for insects

During which seasons are the raised beds primarily used for planting?

• Winter and Summer

• Spring and Fall

• Summer and Fall

• Spring and Winter

What is one of the student projects mentioned in the greenhouse program?

• Building a robot

• Creating ABC greenhouse books

• Designing a new greenhouse

• Organizing a sports event

What is the name of the company started by students to sell tie-dye shirts?

• Botany Boutique

• Nature's Dye

• Eco Apparel

• Greenhouse Gear

What activity do students enjoy during lunch in the greenhouse?

• Eating salads made from greenhouse vegetables

• Playing sports

• Reading books

• Watching movies