5th Future of Farming
Click on the different shapes to see how 5th-grade students used History, Science, and Tech to find sustainable solutions to traditional farming practices!
Class Design
Testing Variables
Data
Design
Experiment
Individual Designs
Urban Farms
STEAM
Culver City Envirofest
Build
Identify Problem
Research
Ahupua'a
Share
Teach
Upcycle
Forms of Farming
Ahupua'a
A culturally traditional way of water management created by native Hawaiian’s! Used for agriculture, aquaculture, and water filtration. Worked on a mutual understanding that water is sacred and you take care of your portion of the river for the person downstream.
Students then identified areas where different farming techniques can be seen in such a unique and ancient system.
LA Urban Farms
Students visit different urban farms across Los Angeles that use hydroponics and aeroponics to grow crops for local restaurants. Along the way, they ask questions of professionals and community members, gaining insight into real-world practices. These visits help students see what’s possible and find inspiration in the variety of innovative designs.
Forms of Farming
Students explore innovative farming solutions that scientists are already testing, including aquaculture, vertical farming, and hydroponics. Working in groups, they research how each method works, create sketches to represent the designs, and weigh the pros and cons.
STEAM
Students are not only designing on paper but also fully engaged in constructing the system themselves. They plan, measure, cut, drill, and assemble the components, applying math, engineering, and problem-solving skills along the way. This hands-on building process brings the STEAM approach to life as students turn their designs into working prototypes.
Variable Experiments
At this stage, students shift from design to experimentation. They identify the key parts of their system such as water, light, or soil and consider what factors most affect plant growth. From there, they pose their own scientific questions, for example “What is the ideal amount of light for beans?” and design experiments to test their ideas.
By running controlled tests with clear variables, students practice real scientific inquiry while connecting it directly to their class project.
Teach
Students become teachers as designs from previous years guide new 5th graders. Our scholars also share their system with younger grade levels, helping to inspire the next generation of learners.
Here we can see Tess explaining to some younger scholars about how our system works!
Data
Students collect and analyze their experimental data using Google Sheets. They record daily measurements, track observations about plant growth, and organize their findings into tables and graphs. This not only helps them see trends in how variables like water and light affect growth, but also builds real data literacy skills as they learn to interpret evidence and draw conclusions from their results.
Elena's Light Experiment Class of 2025
Group Design
In this stage, students collaborate by combining their individual ideas into a single group design. Each child’s contribution is included, and together they create a final model with accurate measurements and detailed drawings from multiple perspectives. This process highlights creativity, teamwork, and applied problem-solving.
“When I first created this project, I gave each group a set budget to design their own model. It was actually my students who suggested pooling all of their budgets to create one large class design, and from then on, that’s how the project has been run!”
Outside of science class, members of the student-led Plant Club upcycled old hydroponic equipment, transforming gutters into creative succulent gardens.
Identify Problems
Students investigate the challenge of feeding a growing world population by analyzing pictures, graphs, and real-world data. They explore how land is used for agriculture, the impact of deforestation, and the trade-offs in food production. Through discussion and critical thinking, they identify key problems, consider consequences if left unsolved, and reflect on why sustainable solutions matter for communities worldwide.
Traditional agriculture uses a lot of space and water!
Culver City Enviro-Fest
As the culmination of their Future Farming project, 5th grade students present their research and designs at EnviroFest, our community-wide celebration of sustainability and innovation. Watch a video below!
Ear trumpets
Individual Design
Before sharing their ideas with the whole class, each student first creates an individual design that combines vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaculture. They sketch their model, explain how it works, and weigh its pros and cons. This step ensures that every child has a voice and develops their own creative solution before moving into group collaboration.
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Created on August 27, 2025
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5th Future of Farming
Click on the different shapes to see how 5th-grade students used History, Science, and Tech to find sustainable solutions to traditional farming practices!
Class Design
Testing Variables
Data
Design
Experiment
Individual Designs
Urban Farms
STEAM
Culver City Envirofest
Build
Identify Problem
Research
Ahupua'a
Share
Teach
Upcycle
Forms of Farming
Ahupua'a
A culturally traditional way of water management created by native Hawaiian’s! Used for agriculture, aquaculture, and water filtration. Worked on a mutual understanding that water is sacred and you take care of your portion of the river for the person downstream.
Students then identified areas where different farming techniques can be seen in such a unique and ancient system.
LA Urban Farms
Students visit different urban farms across Los Angeles that use hydroponics and aeroponics to grow crops for local restaurants. Along the way, they ask questions of professionals and community members, gaining insight into real-world practices. These visits help students see what’s possible and find inspiration in the variety of innovative designs.
Forms of Farming
Students explore innovative farming solutions that scientists are already testing, including aquaculture, vertical farming, and hydroponics. Working in groups, they research how each method works, create sketches to represent the designs, and weigh the pros and cons.
STEAM
Students are not only designing on paper but also fully engaged in constructing the system themselves. They plan, measure, cut, drill, and assemble the components, applying math, engineering, and problem-solving skills along the way. This hands-on building process brings the STEAM approach to life as students turn their designs into working prototypes.
Variable Experiments
At this stage, students shift from design to experimentation. They identify the key parts of their system such as water, light, or soil and consider what factors most affect plant growth. From there, they pose their own scientific questions, for example “What is the ideal amount of light for beans?” and design experiments to test their ideas.
By running controlled tests with clear variables, students practice real scientific inquiry while connecting it directly to their class project.
Teach
Students become teachers as designs from previous years guide new 5th graders. Our scholars also share their system with younger grade levels, helping to inspire the next generation of learners.
Here we can see Tess explaining to some younger scholars about how our system works!
Data
Students collect and analyze their experimental data using Google Sheets. They record daily measurements, track observations about plant growth, and organize their findings into tables and graphs. This not only helps them see trends in how variables like water and light affect growth, but also builds real data literacy skills as they learn to interpret evidence and draw conclusions from their results.
Elena's Light Experiment Class of 2025
Group Design
In this stage, students collaborate by combining their individual ideas into a single group design. Each child’s contribution is included, and together they create a final model with accurate measurements and detailed drawings from multiple perspectives. This process highlights creativity, teamwork, and applied problem-solving.
“When I first created this project, I gave each group a set budget to design their own model. It was actually my students who suggested pooling all of their budgets to create one large class design, and from then on, that’s how the project has been run!”
Outside of science class, members of the student-led Plant Club upcycled old hydroponic equipment, transforming gutters into creative succulent gardens.
Identify Problems
Students investigate the challenge of feeding a growing world population by analyzing pictures, graphs, and real-world data. They explore how land is used for agriculture, the impact of deforestation, and the trade-offs in food production. Through discussion and critical thinking, they identify key problems, consider consequences if left unsolved, and reflect on why sustainable solutions matter for communities worldwide.
Traditional agriculture uses a lot of space and water!
Culver City Enviro-Fest
As the culmination of their Future Farming project, 5th grade students present their research and designs at EnviroFest, our community-wide celebration of sustainability and innovation. Watch a video below!
Ear trumpets
Individual Design
Before sharing their ideas with the whole class, each student first creates an individual design that combines vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaculture. They sketch their model, explain how it works, and weigh its pros and cons. This step ensures that every child has a voice and develops their own creative solution before moving into group collaboration.