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Aim of the Activity
To investigate the life cycle of plant and observe how the environment impacts growth
Target Year Level
Preschool - Year 3
Curriculum Alignment
Science
Things you will need
grass seeds or alfalfa seeds
egg cartons, egg shells, soda bottles or stockings
soil
water
googly eyes or a texta to draw eyes
Description of the Activity
Collect your materials and fill the container or egg shell with soil
place the seeds on top
water regularly, place in a sunny spot and watch it grow.
Decorate your pet by giving it a face. You can keep an observation journal as well!
If you are using a stocking place the seeds in the stocking first. then add the soils on top
Tie a knot at the bottom and flip upside down. Place it in your holder with the knot down and the seeds towards the sky
Questions to talk about with your child
What does a seed need to grow?
How does the surrounding environment impact plant growth?
As it is growing- Has there been any changes? Do we need to make some changes? i.g. move it to a sunnier spot, give it more water
Links for further learning
Watch this video for a further experiment
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