Public Health
Microgreens for Good
Eighth Grade students have been growing microgreens in science class as part of their investigation of Earth’s biosphere and ecosystems.
Students learn about the science of plant growth, practice scientific inquiry skills, and gain a deeper understanding of nutrients in food.
This year, they experimented with different methods of growing, and compared the final result to see what worked best – the clear winner was aquaponics!
Partnering with the Dr. William B. Dean Institute for Social Impact, students then donated the microgreens to Joppy Momma’s Farm in the Dallas neighborhood, Joppa, where farmers will sell them to Cafe Momentum, a cafe that gives teens who have been in juvenile detention centers a second chance. Proceeds from the sale will be used to expand the farm, which will make fresh, nutritious foods more readily available in the neighborhood. As Seventh Graders, the students head to Joppy Momma’s Farm to take soil samples and make recommendations about how to improve the harvest.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.