Materials List: Model Greenhouses

Each group needs:

  • 6 acrylic or Plexiglas squares, approximately 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30-cm ) per side
  • hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • soil and plant
  • thermometer
  • clear, wide strapping tape
  • Greenhouse Design & Testing Worksheet
  • (optional) structural frame made of wood, metal or plastic

For the entire class to share:

  • saws, to cut acrylic or Plexiglas
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