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In this food science activity, learners conduct an experiment that demonstrates the importance of light to plants. This 1-2 week activity allows learners to learn about the needs of plants and plant growth. This lesson guide includes background information, variation ideas, and bilingual (English/Spanish) handouts.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 12 soaked bean seeds
- 4 dry bean seeds
- 4 hand lenses (magnifiers)
- 4 peat pots (3-in. size), or disposable cups
- 4 pieces of string or yarn (each approx. 6-in. in length)
- 2 cups of moistened soil
- Dispensing bottle (2-oz. size) or dropper
- Metric ruler
- Copies of student sheets
Subjects
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Life Sciences
- Cells
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
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Ecology
- Energy Flow and Chemical Cycles
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Sunlight and Color
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Rate
- Number and Operations
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Gardening
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Tharp, Barbara Z.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2011
Funding Sources:
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, R25 ES10698
- National Center for Research Resources, R25 RR13454