Seed Germination Demonstration and Plant Biology Discussion - This interactive experiment will guide students to analyze what is necessary for seeds to germinate!
Watch me sprout - Students observe and document the first two stages in the life cycle of a soybean plant: germination and the development of a seedling.
How many beans in a pod? - Using a random sample of edamame, students will collect, present, and interpret data to determine the number of beans a soybean pod is likely to contain.
Make soynut butter - Roasted soybeans, like peanuts and almonds, contain a large amount of oil, and they can be ground and made into a buttery spread. Follow this easy recipe to make your own.
Seed banks lesson plan - Students will learn about the mission of seed banks and the importance of carefully and intentionally preserving the genetic information from a diversity of plant species.
Journey to the center of a seed - Students observe, sort, and classify a variety of seeds according to different properties, and then take a journey inside a bean seed to predict and observe changes that occur during seed germination.
Seed dissection - This lesson provides youth with an opportunity to identify the parts of a seed and their functions.
Size vs. Depth: The Relationship Between the Size of a Seed and Its Ideal Planting Depth - This project explores one important variable among many that determine the ideal conditions for seed germination.
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