Seed Necklace

Overview

Students will understand what a plant needs to grow by germinating seeds using a seed necklace.

Duration

30 minutes

Step-By-Step

Preparation Before the Lesson: (10 minutes)

• Place water beads in water for them to soak up the water.
• Cut yarn to fit as a necklace.
• Punch a hole in the Ziplock Bags.

Activity: (20 minutes)

• Punch a hole in the top of a Ziplock bag.
• Place 4 beads in the bag, one of each color: red represents nutrients, yellow represents sunlight, blue represents water, and white represents air.
• Place 3 radish seeds in the bag. Seal the bag.
• Lace the yarn or string through the hole of the Ziplock bag and tie. Wear as a necklace.
• Seeds should germinate in 24-48 hours.

Additional Websites:

https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lesson/780/

Radishes – Gardening Solutions – UF/IFAS

Garden Activities for Kids: Seed Necklaces – YouTube