1st & 2nd Grade Lesson Plan – Exploring Aquaponics

This elementary classroom lesson introduces students to aquaponics by helping them explore how fish, plants, and water work together as a system. Through hands-on investigations, pH testing, engineering design, observation, and classroom discussion, students learn how the needs of plants and fish can be met within a small aquaponics setup. The resource includes common core standards and combines science, agriculture, and problem-solving to encourage students to think about innovative and sustainable ways to grow food.