I have had a Grow Lab for about five years now. Each year, the kids have learned so much about life cycles, the environment, and how to take care of living things through the use of this Grow Lab. However, these materials are all consumable so each year I have to buy more materials to make the magic of the Grow Lab happen for the new set of students.
This project would fund all of the essentials to get the Grow Lab up and running at the beginning of next year's school year- including seeds, tools, pots, trays, and even a Life Cycle of a Plant book.
Specifically, this project will fund both marigolds and grass seeds. I like to have students plant both as they can compare and contrast the seeds and how they grow. I also like them to observe what happens to them when the lights aren't on and how they move to the window to get as much light as they can They love this! It will also fund for trays to put them on while we take them outside to plant so it doesn't make a mess in our room prior to transferring them into the Grow Lab. It will also fund dirt, popsicle sticks to be used as plant markers, as well as little tools to dig holes to place the seed in.
The Grow Lab creates so many opportunities for learning beyond just science- they measure the plants, learn about what climates or environments certain plants can live in, as well as they write about their noticings.
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Sow Right Seeds Crackerjack Marigold Seeds - Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds With Instructions to Plant a Beautiful Flower Garden - 750mg (about 350 seeds) - Wonderful Gardening Gift (2)
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