Three weeks ago we started our experiment.

We put three Scarlet Runner Beans in the Sprout House to see what would happen.

Here’s what they look like now.

What did you notice about the seeds?  I was surprised to see that roots of the seeds grew downward, no matter which way the seed was resting.

Let’s watch this video to learn more:

Here’s a closer look at our seeds. Let’s describe its parts.

Seed Coat – The most outer part that protects the seed.  It has special chemicals (or super powers) in it that tell the seed when it is time to start growing.

Roots – They hold the plant in the ground and keep it upright. Roots always grow downward.  They take water and food from the soil.

Let’s open up the seed and see what is inside.

Embryo – The baby plant.

Food Storage or Endosperm – feeds the embryo and helps it grow.  It’s like the baby plant has it own backpack filled with snacks.

We also learned that the seed needs water, the right temperature and light. Until it gets those things, it is dormant which means having its normal functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time.  When the seed begins to grow or develop, it is germinating.

Wow!  Seeds are really smart!

Complete the activity in the protected post.

Don’t forget to send me a picture of your Favourite Place in the Community.  I would like to share some in tomorrows post.  Grown-ups please encourage your child to use the letter sounds that they know to write the sentence.