Seed Surgeon

Overview

Students will dissect a seed, identify the parts, and the importance of each of the parts.

Duration

30 minutes

Step-By-Step

1. Pass out a soaked bean to each student on a napkin. Make observations.
2. Gently rub the seed between two fingers to detach the seed coat.
3. Split the seed in two.
4. Observe what’s inside. Option: use a hand lens/magnifying glass.
5. Draw, describe, and label the parts of the seed.