Vocabulary:
- nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/
- restraint /ri-STREYNT/
- vertical farming /VUR-ti-kuhl FAHR-ming/
- thrive /thrahyv/
- integration /in-ti-GREY-shuhn /
[noun] – the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Eating a balanced diet is essential for good nutrition.
[noun] – The action or means of holding something back; a measure or condition that keeps something under control.
The teacher used restraint in handling the disruptive behavior in the classroom.
[noun] – A method of growing crops or plants in vertically stacked layers or structures, often in controlled indoor environments.
Vertical farming allows for efficient use of space in urban areas.
[verb] – to grow or develop vigorously; to prosper or flourish
Plants thrive when they receive the right amount of sunlight and water.
[noun] – the action or process of combining or coordinating different components into a unified whole
The integration of new technology into the classroom has improved the learning experience for students.
Article reading:
Global urbanization, where 80% of people live in cities, has increased the demand for indoor gardening methods like vertical farming and smart greenhouses. People are also drawn to indoor gardening for the beauty it adds to spaces and the rise of IoT-based smart home gardening systems. These systems can connect to mobile apps and popular AI-based home appliances, allowing people to monitor their plants remotely. The Smart Indoor Garden Market is booming thanks to IoT-based systems synced with Alexa, Google Home, and Amazon Echo, enabling remote plant health monitoring. Despite setup costs and weather challenges, the market thrives on global demand for indoor gardens and green technology advancements. Urbanization, aesthetics, and IoT integration are key drivers of this growth.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever tried to improve your nutrition by changing your eating habits? If so, what changes did you make, and did you notice any positive effects on your health? If not, do you think making small changes in your diet could impact your well-being? Why or why not?
- When it comes to restraint in daily life, have you ever had to show restraint in a challenging situation? How did you manage it, and what was the outcome?
- Do you agree that the demand for smart indoor gardening systems is influenced by global urbanization trends?
- How might the integration of smart gardening systems impact the way people interact with nature in urban environments? Consider both positive and negative aspects.
- What potential challenges or restraints might arise in the widespread adoption of vertical farming, especially in densely populated cities? How could these challenges be addressed?
Summarization
Describe:
- system
- trend
- competitiveness
- remotely
- demand