Aquaponics, livre ebook

Aquaponics: Farming Fish and Growing Greens for Grades 9–12 teaches STEM-related course material through aquaponics, a water-based agricultural system that combines aquaculture (fish production) and hydroponics (soilless vegetable production) systems. This curriculum is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and designed to be used with an onsite aquaponics system. Topics include an introduction to aquaculture, fundamental parts of an aquaponics system, the nitrogen cycle, water quality, population dynamics, our modern food system, and more. The ten lessons presented build on each other and are intended to be delivered in sequential order. Alternatively, lessons may also be utilized as stand-alone units to supplement other curricular activities.

The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Aquaponics Curriculum
LESSON 1. Introduction to Aquaponics
LESSON 2. Anatomy of an Aquaponics System
LESSON 3. Introduction to the Nitrogen Cycle
LESSON 4. Measuring Nitrogen Levels in Your System
LESSON 5. Nitrogen Cycle and Population Dynamics
LESSON 6. Plants in Aquaponics Systems
LESSON 7. Fish in Aquaponics Systems
LESSON 8. Our Modern Food System
LESSON 9. Troubleshooting Water Quality Challenges
LESSON 10. Building an Aquaponics Business
APPENDIX. Standards and Alignment
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