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Youth will look at a seed and learn about what it contains. Each student will plant 2 containers with pea seeds that will grow. We will use the pea seeds as part of investigative science experiments throughout the remainder of the program. In this week, youth will learn the following:
What does a seed contain?
How does a seed begin to grow?
How to plant a seed
Welcome! This week we are learning all about seeds.
Supplies and Supply Source :
Dry lima beans, 3-4 beans/seeds per learner (grocery store, dollar store, hardware store, garden center)
Pea seeds, 3-6 per learner (hardware store, garden center)
Potting soil, about 2 liters per learner (hardware store, garden center)
2 L bottle or 1-gallon plastic jug, 2 per learner (recycled material)
Construction paper, 2-4 sheets per learner
Pea seeds (can be picked from the office seed bank for free)
Scissors*
Tape*
Crayons, Pencils*
Water*
Paper towels
See below for this week's activities. Click the boxes for activity instructions and videos.
Lima Bean Investigation Activity.pdfLima Bean Seed Investigation
Lima Bean Seed Investigation
Dissect a seed and see what's inside.
Basil Germination Activity.pdfBasil Seed Sprouting Activity
Basil Seed Sprouting Activity
Watch a seed start to grow right in your hand.
Plant a Pea.pdfPlant a Pea
Plant a Pea
Plant a seed that you'll watch grow over the next few weeks.
Want more?
You can make your own paper pots at home to grow even more plants. See the video below, from NC State University 4-H.
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