Breaking the Barrier: How Seeds Sprout

Learners investigate how seeds sprout. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students make predictions on which seeds will grow the fastest and observe the seeds over a period of time. Observations are recorded into a journal.

Students hypothesize as to the spread of dandelion seeds and its effectiveness. Throughout the remaining lesson, students experiment and discuss their results. This usually leads to a discussion of natural selection, populations,...

Super scientists tests the toxicity of water using radish seed bioassays. Over the course of five days, scholars observe the germination process of several radish seeds, looking closely at their roots to determine the level of toxins...

Scholars dicover the fact that they do not have to live on a farm or own a garden to do an agricultural science project. They research agriculture by using their reading skills and creative thinking. Next, they identify and analyze how...

Students examine how seasonal changes affect life in a forest ecosystem.  In this ecosystem lesson students complete a lab activity to see how organisms are dependent on each other for nutrition. 

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...

Students study the types and parts of seeds and how they have evolved.  In this germination lesson students complete experiments that show the effects of variables role in seed germination. 

Cameras are amazing tools that enhance the way we see the world. From capturing time-lapse footage of seeds sprouting or seasons changing, to high-speed photography showing a bullet crashing through its target, cameras allow us to see...

Students study the process of stratification and seed dormancy.  In this germination lesson students prepare a medium in which to grow  seeds.

Young scholars grow seeds as they study the life cycle of plants. In this plant life cycle lesson plan, students plant bean seeds in cups using three different variables. They document the growth of the seeds on the associated worksheets.