Growing Microgreens
Overview
Handout on how to grow microgreens in the classroom or at home. Great science or nutrition project!
Microgreens are a easy project to do in the classroom or at home. Growing microgreens gets kids interested in where their food comes from and encourages healthy eating. It is also a great segway into science lessons on photosynthesis, plant anatomy, and nutrition. The project uses recycled containers too!
Micronutrients are essential for our body to stay happy and healthy. If you don't eat enough micronutrients you might feel tired, get sick a lot, or have brain fog. Eating micronutrients can help you stay healthy for your whole life. Micronutrients are found in many foods but microgreens have a lot of micronutrients. Microgreens are easy to grow yourself! In two weeks you can have lots of delicious microgreens to eat with your favorite foods.