Automated Soil Moisture Sensor

The Soil Moisture Sensor Project, created by Trudy Ward of Clarendon Vale Primary School in Tasmania, is a comprehensive teacher resource that combines science and computational thinking to tackle a pressing issue of sustainable watering practices. In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to explore the various factors that affect plant growth and collect data using a soil moisture sensor. Through the process of programming coding software, students will also learn how to automate the watering of a plant, and evaluate the results of the system they have created.

This lesson plan is an engaging and hands-on way for students to delve into the world of agriculture, plant growth, and sustainable practices. By learning how to use a soil moisture sensor and coding software, students will develop their technical skills while also gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of conservation and environmentally responsible behavior. The Soil Moisture Sensor Project is an excellent way to get students interested in STEM subjects and encourage them to think critically and creatively about real-world problems.