The document outlines a hydroponics program led by Jeff Bracken at Westerville North High School, detailing various aspects including chemistry concepts, plant growth, and nutrient solutions. It highlights the successful cultivation of plants like basil, moringa, and lettuce, alongside financial support and resources received for the program. Additionally, it emphasizes the educational benefits for students, including hands-on experience and collaboration in a science-focused environment.

1. Chemistry of Hydroponics Jeff Bracken Westerville North High School ACT2 Conference June, 2010

2. Source of Grow Lights

3. What to Grow? Basil Oregano Peppers Cherry tomatoes Lettuce Citronella

4. Chemistry Concepts Percent composition Solubility equilibria pH Solubility rules: “nutrient lockout” Soluble forms of iron Ammonium: Nitrate Ratio

5. Nutrient Solutions $45 per gallon

6. Construction Process

7. Aeroponic Cloner Mist onto stems. Roots in 6-21 days. Root growth visible. Holds 48 plants. Our version <$50 Math collaboration.

8. Graph of Root Formation

9. Sweet Italian Basil Fresh harvest Thrives indoors Propagates easily Enhanced Flavor Revenue $50/week

10. Styrofoam Basil Rafts Drilling the holes Raft of new clones

11. Access to Entire Plant

12. Moringa: Miracle Plant Native to India “ Drumstick tree” Peace Corps

13. Moringa: Nature’s Miracle! 7x’s the Vitamin C of oranges 4x’s the Calcium of milk 4x’s the Vitamin A of carrots 3x’s the Vitamin K of bananas 2x’s the Protein of milk

14. Hydrangeas: Pink or Blue?

15. Hydroponic Hydrangea!

16. Hydrangeas: Pink & Blue

17. Hydroponic Lettuce

18. Hydroponic Lettuce Weekly planting 28 day cycle Fluorescent lights Access to full plant Amazing taste!!!

19. Lettuce Expansion ESL Students Autistic Students

20. LED Grow Lights

21. Grow light Comparison T-5 Fluorescent LED Grow Light

22. Guidance Classroom

23. Grow Light Comparison Pink LED Blue LED

24. Peppers & Tomatoes

25. One Day’s Harvest

26. Salsa Fest May, 2008

27. Auto Shop Locker Room

28. New Cherry Tomato Patch

29. Cherry Tomato Harvest

30. Stockroom Nutrients Chemicals from stockroom Growth comparison with commercial Cost effective Scientific method in action No “universal” nutrient solution yet

31. Catnip Extraction

32. Catnip Project

33. Stevia: Natural Sweetener

34. Future Efforts Dwarf Blueberries Stevia Plants Sales of Herbs Plants with a Purpose Self-funded program

35. Financial Support Toyota TAPESTRY Foundation $10,000 Ann Sherry Foundation $2,500 Captain Planet Foundation $2,500 Martha Holden Jennings $2,000 Hach Scientific $1,500 Hooked on Hydroponics Award $1,500 Westerville Education Foundation $1,000 Science Education Council of Ohio $500

36. Donations Westerville Police Dept Livingston Seed Company ProSource Worldwide LED

37. Acknowledgements Mr. Kurt Yancey, Principal Mr. Kyle Campbell, Biology Teacher Ms. Jessica Waites, Chemistry Teacher Mr. Jon Wing, Biology Teacher Dedicated student lab assistants