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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
'Aquaponics in the Classroom'

The presentation will cover the physical set up of a 40 gallon aquaponics system in the classroom. The presentation will explain the care and maintenance involved in running the aquaponic system in the classroom. It will also detail the types of plants and fish that I have had success in growing in the system. In addition, the presentation will show how water flows through the system and how nitrifying bacteria works in order to keep the system working properly.

Workshop Session (all workshops will be 75 minutes)
Presentation:
     14601_2162RandyMann.pdf
Handouts:
     14601_2162RandyMann.pdf


SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION
Randy Mann
Email: rtmann@mpsaz.org
Speaker Order: 1
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Primary Presenter
State: Arizona
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Main Phone: 4807348192
Biosketch: I have been a pubic school teacher for the past 21 years with the Mesa Public Schools system in Mesa, Arizona. I currently teach 6th grade at Johnson Elementary. I have been one of the garden club sponsors at our school for the past 6 years. Our garden club currently has over 40 members and meets once a week after school. Our motto is
Organization/Affiliation: Mesa Public Schools