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A Swell Activity with Beans
COSIAdd to list DetailsIn this combination chemistry and physics activity, learners explore water absorption in dried beans or peas and learn how this affects their physical properties. They observe changes in size, skin...
Seedy Travelers
University of Nebraska State MuseumAdd to list DetailsIn this activity (on pages 18-28), learners explore how the shape of seeds affects how they are dispersed by wind, birds, ocean currents and other means. Learners make predictions about seeds'...
TerrAqua Investigation Column: What is the Land-Water Connection?
University of Wisconsin-MadisonAdd to list DetailsIn this investigation, learners plant seeds in a 2-liter bottle filled with soil that is connected to a water source below. Over the next few weeks, learners observe how the plants grow. The...
Creating a Soil Map
University of Illinois ExtensionAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners investigate soil conditions by creating a soil map. Learners record soil characteristics and compare the conditions of soil in different grid sections. Use this activity...
Breaking Point
Twin Cities Public TelevisionAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners build penetrometers to test leaf toughness. Biologists measure leaf toughness to study the feeding preferences of insects and bugs.
What's Hiding in the Air?: Acid Rain Activity
Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at BoulderAdd to list DetailsAs a model of acid rain, learners water plants with three different solutions: water only, vinegar only, vinegar-water mixture. After a period of days or weeks, learners see the effect acid has on...
Moving On Up: Capillary Action 1
New Jersey Department of EducationAdd to list DetailsOver the course of several days, learners explore the property of water that helps plants move water from roots to leaves or gives paper towels the capacity to soak up water. Learners will observe...
Lilliputian Landscaping
Science FridayAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners examine the different materials gardeners add to their soil, and discuss how these materials are important for plant growth. Learners explore how to build a sustainable...
Germination Station
COSIAdd to list DetailsIn 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....
Film Canister Farming
The ExploratoriumAdd to list DetailsIn this hands-on botany activity, learners sprout vegetables in film canisters. Learners grow nine seeds each of cabbage, radish, and parsley, experimenting with changing one variable (light, water...