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Giovanni Roman – SAE – Hydroponics


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High School

This is a student worksheet packet on hydroponics built around the FFA video “Giovanni Roman – SAE – Hydroponics.” Students answer questions about the featured SAE, compare and contrast types of hydroponic (“ponic”) systems, identify advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics, research how to build a DIY hydroponic system, and develop a plan to sustain it, using suggested research websites.

At a glance

Grade level
9-10
Materials
  • Video: Giovanni Roman – SAE – Hydroponics (https://vimeo.com/300298524)
  • Internet access for research (suggested websites: epicgardening.com/hydroponic-systems, hydroponic-gardens.com/how-to/drip-system, dynagro.com, easyponic.com, instructables.com, foodiegardener.com, grodan.com)

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Hydroponics SAE

Giovanni Roman shares his journey with a supervised agriculture experience at the Sound School. He highlights the hands-on nature of the program and his personal motivation, supported by his previous agriculture teacher. Giovanni details his steps in managing a greenhouse, the skills he gained, and offers advice for future students. He acknowledges the ongoing support from his current teacher and mother, shaping his aspirations in engineering and agriculture.

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