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Students observe beans germinating in a plastic bag.  In this bean growing lesson, students predict what their beans will look like. Students draw illustrations to record the changes in their bean plants. Students should also note the link to the water cycle.

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Pre-K - 2nd
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Science
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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