Plants grow from the ground… right? Well, they can also grow in other places, such as a plastic bag! Have fun watching your bean sprout!
For this activity you will need the following items:
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- 1 pinto bean (or 2-3)
- 1 Ziploc bag
- 1 paper towel
- Spray bottle for holding water
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Now here’s what you do:
Dampen the paper towel with the spray bottle. Don’t have a bottle? Just get the paper towel wet under the faucet. Place the wet paper towel in the Ziploc bag and place your bean(s) on top of the paper towel. Then close the Ziploc bag.
Place your Ziploc bag in a warm, sunny spot. You can even hang it directly onto a window with some Scotch tape. Then, watch as your plant starts to grow! Keep in mind it takes some time–typically it will start in 3-5 days. If the paper towel dries out, add more water!
After 2 weeks, move your bean plant to some soil. Don’t forget to water it and give it some sun!
Want to try an experiment within the experiment?
Prepare two bags of beans. Place one in the warm, sunny spot as described above. Then place the second in a dark area. Observe the similarities and differences between them. You can even chart your findings!
We’d love to see how your experiment turned out! Post your pictures on Facebook or Insta using #CMofILHomeFun
Source: sciencefun.org
