Egg Carton Nursery
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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
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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.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
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)
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Biosphere
- Earth Structure
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Ecology
- Diversity of Life
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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