![]() How are they different? How are they similar?ĩ. Compare the soaked beans to the dry beans. Carefully pull open the seeds to see what’s inside.Ĩ. What do you think the skin/seed coat does?ħ. Peel off the outer skin of the beans (seed coat). In one bean outline, draw what you think will be inside the bean.Ħ. ![]() Trace the bean twice on your paper so you have two separate bean outlines.ĥ. Leave the other half dry for comparison.Ĥ. Soak half the beans in water for at least three hours before the dissection. Observe your seed spheres to see how long it takes for them to sprout and then flower.ġ. Finally, plant your colorful seed spheres in pots or dig small holes in your garden and drop in the seeds.Ĩ. Lay them out on baking sheets or parchment paper to dry (around 24 hours).ħ. Roll the balls between your hands until they are about the size of a ping-pong ball.Ħ. Scoop out small amounts of paper pulp and roll them on the plate to cover them with seeds.ĥ. Shake the wildflower seeds onto the plate. Ask a grown-up to help you pulse the machine until you have paper pulp.Ĥ. Use your hands to pull the paper out of the bowl, squeeze out the excess water, and place the paper into a blender or food processor. Soak them in water for 20 minutes or more.ģ. Cut or tear the construction paper into about 1-inch squares and place them in a bowl or container.Ģ. Large bean seeds (Lima beans are ideal)ġ.Time: 30-60 minutes for Part 1 10-15 minutes for Part 2 Ever wonder how a tiny seed becomes a tall tree or makes all those apples? Dissect a seed to see what’s inside, then watch it grow into its many plant parts.
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