Egg Carton Nursery

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In this activity, young learners will make their own flower seed nursery in an egg carton. After planting their seeds and tending to their nursery daily for about a week, learners should begin to see plant stems poke out of the soil. Through this hands-on activity, learners explore the concepts of seed germination, photosynthesis, and bee's role in pollination. Activity includes a "what's happening," "vocabulary," and "tips" section to explain scientific content and important safety information.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 4 weeks
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - adult
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Egg carton (preferably paper type, not Styrofoam)
  • Pencil
  • Potting soil
  • Plate or tray
  • Bowl
  • Spray bottle
  • Water
  • Seeds (bees especially like flowers including alyssum, geraniums, poppies, aster, lavender and black-eyed Susan)
  • Coffee grounds (optional)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Biosphere
  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Plants
    • Ecology

Informal Categories

  • Gardening
  • Nature and Environment
  • Outdoor Activity

Audience

Learning styles supported:

  • Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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