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This Growing Bean Plants (Grade 2) activity also includes:
After planting a bean seed in a jar, young scientists observe the growth patterns over several days. As the bean becomes a sprout, and the sprout becomes a plant, partners measure and plot the data. They notice patterns, practice measuring, and organize data over the course of the bean plants' life cycle.
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Instructional Ideas
- At the end of the growing process, have all pairs compare their line plots and plant growths
- Model how to plant the seeds while partners follow along
- Pose the question as to why one group's plant may be growing faster or slower than another group's plant, and discuss what plants need to live and grow
Classroom Considerations
- Intended for use with a plant science unit
- Requires prior setup and gathering of planting materials
- Depending on each learner's needs, consider having a volunteer help class members plant their seeds, or plant the seeds together in small groups rather than as a whole class
Pros
- Comes with a teacher version to guide reasoning for the task
- Task can be easily tailored to meet instructional needs
- Reinforces measuring skills while blending science and math concepts together
Cons
- Does not come with a materials list