Grow a Garden in a Glove
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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
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Learners use a transparent plastic glove as a container to grow seeds. A different kind of seed can be planted in each finger. A few days after planting, learners will see the seeds begin to sprout in the glove. Use this activity to illustrate the process of germination.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Plastic glove
- Permanent marker
- Five types of seeds
- Cotton balls
- Water
- Pipe cleaner
- Scissors
- Soil
- Small cups
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Biodiversity
- Diversity of Life
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Gardening
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, ©2012
