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Veggies with Vigor

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Veggies with Vigor

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.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
4 to 24 hours
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Celery stalk
  • Water
  • Butter knife
  • Disposable plastic cup
  • Red food coloring

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Engineering
      • Agricultural Engineering
  • Life Sciences
    • Cells
    • Diversity of Life
      • Plants
  • Physical Sciences
    • States of Matter
      • Liquids
      • Gases
      • Changes of Phase
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Asking Questions
      • Conducting Investigations

Informal Categories

  • Food and Cooking
  • Gardening

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

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Learning styles supported:

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

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