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In this activity, learners will explore vegetative propagation while preparing food scraps to grow into plants. Learners will also investigate light and water conditions necessary to promote growth in a variety of plants. Activity includes step-by-step instructions specifically tailored to common food scraps: potatoes, celery, lettuce, carrot, radish, green onion, and leek. A how-to video is also included. Please review activity and video for important safety notices.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Vegetable scraps (You can use the eye of a potato; the roots of celery, green onions, or leeks; or the leafy tops of carrots or radishes.)
- Kitchen knife
- Cutting board
- Cup or bowl
- Water
- Toothpicks
- Flower pot
- Potting soil
- Warm, sunny place
Subjects
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Life Sciences
- Cells
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemistry of Life
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Chemistry
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Nature and Environment
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