What Do Seeds Need to Grow?

In this exciting science lesson, children became young scientists as they investigated what seeds need to grow.

The class began by revisiting their knowledge of plant parts and discussing where plants grow. After watching a video about plants around the world, the children explored how plants grow best in spring and summer when there is more warmth, light and rain.

The children were introduced to comparative tests, where one condition is changed while the others stay the same. Together, they explored three investigations:

a seed with no water,
a seed with no light,
and a seed with no warmth.

Each child then planted their own crest seed using compost, water and plant pots. Additional seeds were placed in different conditions for the class investigation.

Before the lesson ended, the children made predictions about which seeds would grow best and explained their ideas using scientific vocabulary such as observe, measure and condition.

We are looking forward to observing the seeds over the coming weeks and discovering which conditions are essential for plant growth! 🌿