Science Plant Experiment

Lima Bean Seed to Plant experiment-- This experiment is about learning how seeds grow. We made predictions, observations and recorded our results. The kids were shocked at the results. Many of them thought that the seeds would not sprout because they did not have real soil.

What you need:

• lima bean
• baggy
• wet paper towel
• window/direct sunlight
• spot in the dark

Students will make observations every other day. Each day, the plant will sprout a little more. The students will draw a picture documenting their observation each day. That way they can see that the plant is really changing and that it is a living thing! 

At the end of 3 weeks, the students will compare how the seed in the sun grew to how the seed in the dark grew. They will also be able to draw conclusions based on the results. 

Update! 3 weeks later...

This is the one from inside of the bathroom. Notice it is growing, but the stem is white. The plants growing by the windows have green stems! What can the students infer from this!?!