Seeds and Germination (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Plants reproduce through seeds or spores. Flowering plants produce seeds inside fruits, while conifers produce seeds in cones. Ferns and mosses reproduce using tiny spores.

Key Words

decomposer
food web

Materials Needed

cups
water
plastic wrap

Safety First

Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Review the background information on Thermodynamics before starting.

Step 2 — Do

Design a controlled experiment: grow plants under different light conditions (full sun, partial shade, no light). Water equally and measure growth daily for one week.

Step 3 — Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 — Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is germination?