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Floating and Sinking Fruits and Veggies
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In this activity, learners will explore the density of an object in water. Learners will compare what happens to fruits and vegetables in regular and salt water.

Grass Seed Hair Cups
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In this activity learners will plant grass seed and track the growth of the grass over time.

CD Greenhouse
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In this activity, learners plant seeds and watch them sprout and grow inside a CD case.

Soil Density
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In this activity, learners will test soil content using their sample, some water and a container that seals.

Flower Power
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In this activity, learners will experiment with changing flower colors. Learners will investigate the effects of acids and bases on flower colors.

The Decayed Pumpkin
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In this "Sid the Science Kid" activity from Episode 106: My Mushy Banana, learners explore the effects of decay by comparing and contrasting something (an old pumpkin) that's decayed with the same thi

Make a Friend from Soil and Seeds
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Learners assemble a figure from a nylon stocking or sock stuffed with soil and seeds. The ends of the nylons inside the jar absorb water, which feeds the grass seeds.
Many Seeds: Estimating Hidden Seeds
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In this activity, learners will estimate how many seeds are in a fruit or vegetable, then count to find out. The result: mix estimation with healthy eating.

Creating a Soil Map
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In this activity, learners investigate soil conditions by creating a soil map. Learners record soil characteristics and compare the conditions of soil in different grid sections.

Squishy Soil
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In this activity, learners will investigate the part of soil. Explore how clay, silt, and sand make up the dirt in your background. Activity includes step-by-step instructions and extension ideas.
Sock Garden
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In this activity (located in the middle of the page), learners start a garden by planting their socks!

Veggies with Vigor
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In this activity, learners try to revive wilted celery. Learners discover that plants wilt when their cells lose water through evaporation. Use this activity to introduce capillary action.

Colors in Nature
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In this activity, learners create colorful bead bracelets to wear outside while searching for matching colors in plants. Learners will be surprised by the variety of colors in nature.
Soil Secrets
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In this activity (located at the bottom of the page), learners investigate soil and explore the creatures that live in it.

Do Plants Need Sunlight?
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In this activity, learners find out what happens when they cover leaves with pieces of black construction paper. This activity shows learners that plants need sunlight to survive.

Root Observations
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In this activity, learners will investigate and compare the root systems of plants. Explore how weed and edible plant roots differ, and take a closer look inside with the careful use of a knife!

Growing Plants
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In this "Sid the Science Kid" activity from Episode 107: My Shrinking Shoes, learners observe how plants change as they grow.