Bean Growth in Four Jars
Age 9 · Science
Four jars show a bean at different steps. You can see a root, a shoot, a split seed coat, and early leaves.
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- A white root growing downward from the bean.
- A pale shoot rising above the soil.
- A seed coat splitting open on the bean.
- Two small green leaves opening above the soil.
Examples
- A bean seed in a wet paper towel on a windowsill.
- A sunflower seed planted in a pot on a balcony.
Key takeaways
- A root often appears before the shoot.
- The seed coat splits as the young plant grows.
Quiz: Bean Growth in Four Jars (Age 9)
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Which part often appears before the shoot?
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What happens to the seed coat as the young plant grows?
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In which direction does the root grow from the bean?
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