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Seed Germination
Students explore the process of seed germination. In this botany lesson, students complete an experiment with seeds. Students observe soaked and dry seeds. Students allow the seeds to germinate and make observations during this time....
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Seeds - What are Seeds?
At minimum, beginning botanists learn the terminology used when discussion seed germination. This set of slides lists basic seed parts, requirements for germination, steps of the process, and then it differentiates between monocot and...
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Growing from Seed
High school or college horticulturists will appreciate this PowerPoint on seed-propagation. It walks them through the science behind seed production and germination as well as the requirements for growing plants from this stage....
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Growing Tomatoes From Seed Activity
In this growing tomatoes worksheet, students plant tomato seeds in February, and follow their growth through the summer break. They observe and investigate the plant growth from seed to plant.
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Germination Inhibitors
In germination experiment activity, students conduct the following lab activity. Students determine the effects of another tomato on germinating seeds. Students answer the following questions to analyze their experiment.
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Super Seeds Super Grains
Students explore the life cycle of plants. In this agricultural lesson, students discover the two ways that seeds germinate. Students dissect seeds and record data. Resources are provided in French and English.
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It's Just Dirt
Students discover how seed germination varies according to the soil type. In this soil science instructional activity, students discuss what plants need in order to grow and investigate various types of soil. Students use their senses to...
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Seed Types
Students dissect seeds. In this seed dissection lesson, students discover the anatomy of seeds. After dissecting seeds, students hypothesize and design the perfect seed to survive in a dry forest.
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Fun Activities Using Seeds
Students analyze the size, shape, and form of several different seeds. In this all about seeds lesson plan, students complete four activities involving characteristics of seeds. Students observe the seeds, record information about the...
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Oat Seed Lab: A Model Scientific Experiment
Students investigate seed germination. For this lesson on scientific prediction, students conduct a scientific experiment using oat seeds.
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Radish Seed Garden - Growth Data Table
Radishes are great plants to use in any unit on gardening. They are easy to germinate from seed. The activity has groups of gardeners plant two radish seeds in one container, and four radish seeds in another. They use this activity to...
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Designing a Germination Experiment
Students explore botany by participating in a seed experiment. In this plant nutrition lesson, students define several science experiment vocabulary terms like observation, treatment, and replicate. Students utilize soaked seeds in a...
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Seed Sorting 101
Students sort through numerous seeds to find similarities and differences. In this sorting and classifying lesson, students divide up different plant seeds based on their similarities and differences, while keeping record of their findings.
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Seed To Plant
Learners are introduced to alternative methods of growing techniques: specifically, hydroponics. They, in groups, "adopt" a seed. They take care of their seed and make observations as it begins to germinate.
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How Many Days Did It Take for Your Bean Seed To Germinate?--class Bar Graph
In this math/science worksheet, learners collaborate as a class to create a bar graph which displays the germination time for bean seeds. Students survey their classmates and plot results on a graph.
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The Seed Store
Students investigate the seed cycle. In this plant biology lesson, students plant tomato seeds and observe the plant growth. Students complete an activity sheet.
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Plant Life Cycle
In this exploring the processes from seed to reproduction of a plant online interactive worksheet, students read a passage explaining the plant life cycle and answer multiple choice questions about what they read. Students choose 8 answers.
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Examining Seeds
Middle schoolers explore botany by conducting an investigation in class. In this seeds lesson, students utilize lima bean seeds and magnifying glasses to examine the different parts of a seed after it has been dissected. Middle schoolers...
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Seed Diversity
Learners explore agriculture by researching different seeds. In this seed identification lesson plan, students collaborate in small groups to analyze a package of different seeds. Learners utilize a magnifying glass to examine each seed...
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Plant Life Cycles - Chapter #2
Call this just a template for a presentation on plant life, not life cycles as the title implies. Content does compare the lengths of different life cycles and describes required conditions for germination, but it also explores cellular...
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Conserving Resources by Watering Efficiently
Students determine a watering schedule that promotes healthy grass growth. In this plants and natural resource conservation activity, students plant grass seed in liter bottles and follow two different schedules that include "more...
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Horticulture and Gardening
In this colorful packet, students engage in a variety of activities involving plants and seeds. After answering the 50 questions in the packet, learners can go on to delve into their own projects.
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Outdoor Seed Sowing
First graders identify vegetables and flowers that can be grown from seed. In this seed sowing lesson, student learn the correct spacing and planting of various types of seeds. Students label plants.
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4-H Horticulture/Garden Activity Page
As part of an exploration of plants, learners engage in projects to design greenhouses, grow vegetables, and other endeavors. This 20 question activity packet could be used as a classroom mini-lesson or as the start to a long-term project.