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Title: Using Automated Systems in the Greenhouse


1
Lesson 3
  • Using Automated Systems in the Greenhouse

Reminder student learning activities are at the
end of this power point.
2
Next Generation Science/Common Core Standards
Addressed!
  • RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to
    support analysis of science and technical texts,
    attending to important distinctions the author
    makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the
    account. (HS-LS1-1)
  • WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more
    sustained research projects to answer a question
    (including a self-generated question) or solve a
    problem narrow or broaden the inquiry when
    appropriate synthesize multiple sources on the
    subject, demonstrating understanding of
    thesubject under investigation. (HS-LS1-3)
  • HSSIC.B.6 Evaluate reports based on data.
    (HS-LS2-6)

3
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Standards
Addressed
  • PS.03.02. Develop and implement a management plan
    for plant production.
  • PS.03.02.05.b. Demonstrate proper techniques to
    control and manage plant growth through
    mechanical, cultural or chem
  • PS.03.02.06.b. Compare and contrast the types of
    technologies used for controlled atmosphere
    production.ical means.

4
Bell Work/Student Learning Objectives!
  • 1. Discuss the advantages of automated systems.
  • 2. Identify automated systems involved in
    planting.
  • 3. Identify automated systems involved in moving
    plants in the greenhouse.
  • 4. Identify automated systems involved in
    watering plants.

5
Terms
  • Automated pot fillers
  • Automated seeders
  • Automated transplanters
  • Capillary mats
  • Conveyor belt system
  • Drip irrigation
  • Ebb and flood

6
Terms
  • Intermittent mist system
  • Irrigation booms
  • Overhead sprinklers
  • Spaghetti tubing
  • Tray mechanization
  • Intermittent mist system
  • Irrigation booms
  • Overhead sprinklers

7
Interest Approach
  • Think about your household chores. Dusting,
    sweeping, doing the dishes and laundry. How long
    would it take for you to do all of your chores?
    What if your computer could do some or all of it
    for you? How much would you want to invest in a
    system like this? Think about this as you learn
    about using automated systems in greenhouses.

8
What are some advantages of automated systems?
  • Automated systems incorporate technological
    developments in the production of greenhouse
    crops.
  • The labor involved in propagating, potting,
    moving, growing, and harvesting greenhouse crops
    is intensive. Automated systems can greatly
    reduce labor costs.

9
  • Automated systems also allow for the management
    of much larger greenhouse operations.

10
What types of automated systems are used in
planting processes?
  • Automated systems speed the planting and
    transplanting process.
  • Automated pot fillers are used to fill pots with
    medium. The medium is lightly packed, and the
    pots are stacked or move down a conveyor for
    planting.

11
Automated Pot Filler
12
  • Automated seeders permit the sowing of entire
    flats or plug trays in a few moments. The flats
    or trays move down a conveyor to a germination
    room or are taken right to the greenhouse.
  • Automated trans-planters remove small plants from
    plug trays and transplant them directly to pots.

13
What systems are used in moving plants in the
greenhouse?
  • One of the most labor-intensive tasks in the
    greenhouse is the transporting of plants.
  • Conveyor belt systems are used to move plants
    from one area of the greenhouse to another.

14
  • Tray mechanization, first developed in Holland,
    has grown in popularity in the U.S. Individual
    trays or palletized benches that hold 100 pots or
    more roll on a series of rails from one area to
    another.

15
What automated systems are used in watering
plants?
  • Although hand watering is the most reliable
    method of watering, automated systems permit the
    watering of thousands of plants in a short period
    of time.
  • Types of automated systems
  • Spaghetti tubing
  • Drip irrigation

16
  • Spaghetti tubing is an automated system that
    involves small tubes connected to a main line.
    The end of each small tube is placed in a pot,
    and when functioning, dribbles water onto the
    medium. One advantage to spaghetti tubing is the
    flowers and foliage stay dry.

17
  • Drip irrigation consists of a system like
    spaghetti tubing but it differs in that it
    provides a slow steady drip. Drip irrigation is
    commonly used with hanging baskets. The advantage
    of drip irrigation is it wastes less water and
    fertilizer than spaghetti tubing.

18
Review/Summary
  • What are some advantages of automated systems?
  • What types of automated systems are used in
    planting processes?
  • What are some advantages of automated systems?
  • What automated systems are used in watering
    plants?

19
The End!
20
Student Learning Activies
  • Sample tests are available in the Lesson Plan
    tab.

21
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22
Greenhouse design project
  • If you are having your students do the greenhouse
    design project. They can add this to their
    project design, what kind of watering system they
    are going to use. If they are going to use any
    automated machines, or computer systems.

23
Egg carton Greenhouse
  • This is a fun and easy greenhouse activity. what
    you need for this project is potting soil, seeds,
    egg carton, and large clear plastic bags or
    plastic wrap. First you fill the egg carton with
    the potting soil, then plant the seeds in each
    section in the carton. Water the soil and then
    place in a plastic bag or cover with the plastic
    wrap, then put the carton in the window. Water
    plants as needed and watch them grow. You can
    have your students keep track of their plants
    progress.

24
  • Name ____________________________
  • Using Automated Systems in the Greenhouse
    worksheet
  • Answer the following question by ether filling in
    the blank or answering with a complete sentence.
  •  
  • What is an automated system?
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________
  • How can automated systems help expand your
    greenhouse?
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________
  • What is an automated pot filler?
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________
  • What is an automated seeder?
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________
  • What is an automated trans-planter?
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________
  • What is a conveyer belt system, and how can it
    help save time in the greenhouse?
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________

25
  • What is the tray mechanization?
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________
  • Although _______________________ watering is the
    most ____________________ method of watering,
    ______________________________ systems permit the
    watering of _________________________ of
    _____________________ in a _____________________
    period of time.
  • Describe the two types of watering systems.
  • __________________________________________________
    ___________
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ______________________________
  • __________________________________________________
    _____________
  • __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________
    ______________________________
  •  

26
  • KEY Name ____________________________
  • Using Automated Systems in the Greenhouse
    worksheet
  • Answer the following question by ether filling in
    the blank or answering with a complete sentence.
  •  
  • What is an automated system?
  • An automated system incorporate technological
    developments in the production of greenhouse
    crops.
  • How can automated systems help expand your
    greenhouse?
  • The labor involved in propagating, potting,
    moving, growing, and harvesting greenhouse crops
    is intensive. Automated systems can greatly
    reduce labor costs. Automated systems also allow
    for the management of much larger greenhouse
    operations.
  • What is an automated pot filler?
  • Automated pot fillers are used to fill pots with
    medium. The medium is lightly packed, and the
    pots are stacked or move down a conveyor for
    planting.
  • What is an automated seeder?

Automated seeders permit the sowing of entire
flats or plut trays in a few moments. The flats
or trays move down a conveyor to the germination
room or are taken right to the greenhouse.
27
  • What is an automated trans-planter?
  • Automated trans-planters remove small plants from
    plug trays and transplant them directly to pots.
  • What is a conveyer belt system, and how can it
    help save time in the greenhouse?
  • Conveyor belt systems are used to move plants
    from one area of the greenhouse to another. One
    of the most labor-intensive tasks in the
    greenhouse is the transporting of plants.
  • What is the tray mechanization?
  • Tray mechanization, is individual trays or
    palletized benches that hold 100 pots or more
    roll on a series of rails from one area to
    another.
  • Although hand watering is the most reliable
    method of watering, automated systems permit the
    watering of thousands of plants in a short period
    of time.
  • Describe the two types of watering systems.
  • Spaghetti tubing
  • Spaghetti tubing is an automated system that
    involves small tubes connected to the main line.
    The end of each small tube is placed in a pot,
    and when functioning, dribbles water onto the
    medium. One advantage to spaghetti tubing is the
    flowers and foliage stay dry.
  • Drip irrigation
  • Drip irrigation consists of a system like
    spaghetti tubing but it differs in that it
    provides a slow steady drip. Drip irrigation is
    commonly used with hanging baskets. The advantage
    of drip irrigation is it wastes less water and
    fertilizer then spaghetti tubing.
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