#PlantScienceAtHome
current feature: SeeD Case
Wouldn’t it be cool to see inside of the soil while a plant is growing? You could watch the seed germinate and create a new seedling.
In this activity for propagation, you will create a seed viewing window so that you can watch a see grow and demonstrate your knowledge of plant parts!
With the help of an adult, you could have a SeeD case that looks just like this one!
get ready, next
#PlantScienceAtHomefeature
Nutrient Nest for Your House Plants
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_24191-893x1024.jpg)
Supplies:
- CD case – The thicker CD case works better, but the smaller version can be used as well.
- Soil – Preferably a soil that contains smaller particles so that CD case can shut completely
- Seeds – Any seed can be used as long as it fits in your case. Seeds such as Squash provided good results.
- Water
- Tape
- Paper towels or large towel
- Cup
Scroll through pictures for examples of supplies!
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2-1024x768.jpg)
Soak your seeds in water for at least 24 hours. This is not a requirement for all seeds but it will break the seed coat and the seeds will grow faster.
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_0007-1024x683.jpg)
Lay out all at materials on paper towels or towel and made sure that CD is clean and opened.
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_0813-1024x747.jpg)
Place soil in cup and dampen the soil, be sure that soil is very damp so that seeds will get water.
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/3-768x1024.jpg)
Looking at the CD case from a sideways angle, place soil in bottom of CD case with hinges on top. Place enough soil that 1/3 of case is covered!
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/4-1024x683.jpg)
Place seeds evenly throughout soil and add a bit more water (Spray bottle is very helpful for this part)
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/5-683x1024.jpg)
Once your seeds have been watered, place two pieces of tape on either side of your SeeD Case!
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/6-1024x683.jpg)
Watch your SeeD case grow!
This could take a 1-2 weeks, be patient!
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/7-1024x896.jpg)
Don’t forget to water your seeds, the best way to do this is by dunking the soil end in a bowl of water or removing the tape and using a spray bottle!
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-1024x683.jpg)
Using your knowledge of plant parts, labels the parts of your plant just as you saw in the example.
![](https://jmgkids.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/9-893x1024.jpg)
Once you have labeled your SeeD Case, show it to a friend!
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