Summary
Dr. Binocs shows how a seed soaks up water, splits open, and grows roots and a shoot. Great for a 'what plants need' investigation.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What three things does a seed need to start growing?
- Which grows first from a seed — the root or the leaves?
- Where does a tiny new plant get its first food?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: seed, germination, sprout, root.
Try it: Predict what a bean seed needs to sprout, then list the steps germination follows.