About this Event
Description
Interested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works, various types of systems, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how to utilize the engineering design process with students to solve problems involving environmental literacy and sustainability and come ready to enjoy our own hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch!
**This workshop will take place at the NEW Fluxspace Experience Center where participants will have an opportunity to interact with a Flex Farm hydroponics system.
In addition to on-street parking, limited free parking is available in a gravel lot across from the Fluxspace Experience Center.
Background | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators, schools, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs, products, experiences, and mindsets that should take place in them.
Who Should Attend | K-12 educators interested in learning about hydroponics
Lunch will be provided (featuring a salad bar with hydroponically-grown lettuce that we will harvest together!)
Special Location | Fluxspace Experience Center, 831 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Event venue & nearby stays
831 W North Ave, 831 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States
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