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Exploring germination
Instructions:
1.
Work in groups of four. Each group member is
responsible for one type of seed.
2.
Number and label each cup:
Lentils, Beans
, etc.
3.
Fill about ¾ of each plastic cup with cotton wool.
4.
Put the seeds into the correct cup.
Make sure you can see them. [Picture
a
]
5.
Add a large spoonful of water to each cup.
Make sure the seeds are wet.
6.
Place all four cups in a sunny place. [Picture
b
]
7.
Days 1-5: complete Template 3.1. Add water as
needed. [Picture
c
]
8.
Day 6: compare the germination of all the seeds.
Discuss the following questions in your group.
a)
Did all the seeds germinate at the same time?
b)
Which seed grew the fastest?
The ... seeds grew fastest.
c)
Which seed took the longest to grow?
The ... seeds took longest to grow.
d)
What other di erences did you notice?
We saw that the ... seeds were/had/grew ...
9.
Present your template and results to the class.
The seeds have a small root. They don’t have stem.
Living things
Materials:
• 4 transparent plastic cups
• cotton wool
• 4-5 seeds of each type: lentils,
grass, beans and apple
• Template 3.1
Let’s work
together!
a
b
Names of group members: ————————————————————————
Date: —————————————
Class: ——————————————————
TEMPLATE 3.1
Plant record sheet
Living things
Fill in the table. Write your name under the seeds that you are responsible for.
Then draw pictures and write a sentence every day.
Lentils
Name: ——————
Grass seeds
Name: ——————
Beans
Name: ——————
Apple seeds
Name: ——————
Day 1
Draw a picture.
Describe the seeds.
Day 2
Draw a picture.
Describe the seeds.
Day 3
Draw a picture.
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