Kids Science Experiments
Watch a Bean Grow
Plant and Flower Experiments
Watch a Bean Grow
Materials you will need:
• Water
• Potting Soil/Compost
• A clear, plastic cup
• 3 Test Tubes
• 3 Beans
This is a changing experiment right before your eyes.
Steps:
1. Fill the cup with 2 inches of water
2. Drop the two beans in the cup of water
3. Leave the beans to soak overnight
4. The following day, drain/empty the water from cup and take the beans out of the cup
5. Fill the test tubes just over half way with the potting soil and place each bean inside the test tubes and fill the test tube with more soil
6. Place the test tubes in a well light and warm spot and be sure to water them every day.Keep a close watch each day as you will be able to see how quickly the plants will grow (minute by minute).
If you do not have test tubes use clear plastic cups or a clear plastic container and plant the beans by the sides of the container so that you can watch the beans grow by looking through the clear container.
Did you know that plants need water to live? As well as absorbing water from the atmosphere (air) through their leaves, they suck water up through their stems.
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