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Calling all green thumbs! Using a clear plastic glove, pupils create a plant nursery. Learners plant different types of seeds in a moistened cotton ball that is placed into each of the fingers in the glove. Leaving the seeds there for several days, scholars observe as the seeds germinate and become sprouts.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a mini-lesson on the requirements for plant growth
- Ask the class to sketch each of their seed fingers for a week or two to document the gemination and growth
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a place to put the gloves so they can receive sunlight for multiple days
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- Includes a list of materials needed for the activity
- Provides a scientific explanation of what happens
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