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A close-up showing a hand inserting a blue electronic sensor into a hydroponic growing system filled with green lettuce leaves. In the background, a micro:bit controller is mounted on a green modular frame, connected by wires to the automated system.
Smart Hydroponics Kit
Smart Hydroponics Kit
Forward Education

Smart Hydroponics Kit

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SKU:FE-01-0501

£252.00 inc VAT £210.00 ex VAT
The Smart Hydroponics Kit is a micro:bit powered automated system for growing real plants and vegetables in the classroom. Equipped...
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Product Description

The Smart Hydroponics Kit is a micro:bit powered automated system for growing real plants and vegetables in the classroom. Equipped with a variety of sensors and robotic devices, the Hydroponics system is capable of regulating water levels, light cycles, and testing for pH levels. The plug & play robotic components make it easy to customize the growing system to suit your needs. Plus, with a little code, the possibilities of the growing setup are endless. 

Teach plant automation through coding, real-time data collection, hands-on projects, and pathways to careers in smart agriculture.

  • Collect data and automate systems for smart plant care

  • Experiment with variables and growing techniques

  • Explore careers in agriculture and build industry skills

Smart Hydroponics Kit Features:

  • Control an LED grow light by programming the brightness and on/off light cycles 
  • Measure and log pH levels of the water 
  • Monitor water levels with a Float Sensor 
  • Use a Water Pump to refill the water reservoir or cycle water within the tank 

**Plant seeds not included. 

 

What's in the box

  • Main Hydroponics Unit (tank, cover, support posts, plant support rods)
  • Plant Pods (grow sponges, sponge holder, domes)
  • Light Bar and Light Mounting Brackets
  • Breakout Board (w/ micro:bit edge connector & rechargeable battery)
  • pH Sensor module & input probe
  • Sensors
  • Water Pump and Accessories
  • Power Cord

Product Specifications

Brand Forward Education
Model name / number SKU:FE-01-0501

Curriculum Alignment

Smart Hydroponics Kit
  • Computing & Programming

Develop coding skills by programming automated systems to control LED grow lights, water pumps, and sensor-based responses using the micro:bit platform.

  • Data & Information Technology

Collect, record, analyse, and interpret real-time environmental data including pH levels, water levels, and light conditions to make evidence-based decisions.

  • Science: Plant Biology

Investigate the requirements for plant growth and survival by monitoring and adjusting variables such as water, light, and nutrient conditions.

  • Working Scientifically

Plan and conduct fair tests, gather accurate measurements, identify patterns in data, and evaluate the impact of different growing conditions on plant health.

  • Design & Technology: Electronic Systems

Explore how sensors, actuators, and automated control systems work together to solve real-world challenges in food production and agriculture.

  • Engineering Design Process

Design, build, test, and improve automated growing systems while developing problem-solving, prototyping, and iterative design skills.

  • Mathematics in Context

Apply measurement, graphing, statistics, and data analysis skills when tracking plant growth, monitoring environmental conditions, and evaluating outcomes.

  • Sustainability & Environmental Education

Examine how hydroponics can reduce water consumption, increase food production efficiency, and contribute to sustainable farming practices.

  • Digital Literacy & Emerging Technologies

Gain hands-on experience with Internet of Things (IoT) concepts, automation, smart systems, and precision agriculture technologies.

  • Careers Education & Employability Skills

Explore pathways into agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, engineering, data science, robotics, and agri-tech industries while developing teamwork, critical thinking, and project management skills.

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