The+Seed+Experiment

What observations, if any could the students make as they watch seeds grow?

Materials:
 * Plastic baggie
 * Three seeds per student
 * Wet paper towel or napkin
 * Tape
 * Science Seed Journal, one per student

Step one: The students built some background knowledge about what they knew about plants and how plants grow. Things the Students Knew
 * Plants need water to grow
 * Plants grow in the soil
 * Plants need sunlight to grow
 * Plants have green leaves

Step two: Students created their growing bags, using the wet paper towels, seeds, and a plastic bag. Each bag was then taped to the classroom window. Step three: Students made a prediction about what they thought their seed would look like when it is fully grown.

Here are some of their ideas.







Step Four: April 17, 2012 - The students recorded their first observations in their seed journals.