Exploring Germination

Slip several damp paper towels into a Ziploc bag. Insert 5 staples half way up the bag.

Slide in a few beans. The staples will keep them in the right place so that there's room for the roots to grow.

Three days after "planting" the first roots appear.

A few days later: The stems start to push upward.

After ten days the leaves begin to peek out of the seed coat.

Two weeks: the first true leaves appear while the stem continues to grow and grow!

How tall will they get? (Larry is sure they'll touch the ceiling!)

Topics: Projects and Activities

Date: February 16, 2016

Topics: Projects and Activities

Date: February 16, 2016

Instructions:

1. Place a damp, folded paper towel into a zip lock bag.

2. Insert 5 staples about half way up the bag. This will keep the beans in the right place so that there's room to watch the roots grow.

3. Place a few beans into the bag.

4. Tape the bag onto a wall or window. Add water as needed to keep the paper towel damp.

5. Watch what happens!