Summary Plant in a clear container so that the root growth can be seen. Science content Biology: Features, Adaptations of Living Things (K, 1, 3, 7) Biology: Life Cycles (2) Biology: Sensing, Organ Systems (4, 5, 6) Materials Clear container e.g. plastic cup Bean or pea seed Sunny window to grow in Procedure Plant pea/bean seeds in a clear container. Water and keep on the window sill. As the plant grows, the white roots will be visible through the clear container. The roots are reaching for water and nutrients, which will travel up the xylem vessels to the rest of the plant. Optional: add a worm to the soil to see it burrowing Grades taught Gr 1 Gr 2
