Germination Station

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In this botany activity, learners will create an experiment about seed germination. This activity gives students an opportunity to explore how seeds germinate and react to surrounding conditions. Learners will participate in the process of scientific inquiry by formulating questions and designing and completing an experiment to answer these questions.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 7 days
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Square plastic jar
  • Paper towels
  • Construction paper
  • Seeds of various kinds, both dicots and monocots including radish, bean (both dry and pre-soaked), sunflower, corn, grass, etc.
  • Water
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rubber bands
  • Sharpie markers
  • Scissors
  • Wooden skewers

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Plants
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Asking Questions
      • Conducting Investigations
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations
      • Communicating Results

Informal Categories

  • Gardening

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009