Life Science · Plants and Patterns
Seed to Seedling: How Germination Begins
Observe bean seeds over several days, compare damp and dry setups, and use visible changes to explain what helps germination begin.
Lesson plan
Seed to Seedling: How Germination Begins
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- I can put germination observations in order from seed to seedling.
- I can compare a damp and dry setup and use evidence to explain why one seed begins to germinate.
Key science ideas
- A seed contains a young plant and stored food inside a protective coat.
- Most seeds need water, air, and a suitable temperature to begin germinating.
- The first visible part is often a root. A shoot grows later.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 1
- 40 min
- ~12 min prep
- 7 materials
What’s included
- Lesson Plan
- Investigation
- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary