Sci Fri: Sprouts & Sun

Although this experiment was not particularly complicated to set-up, it allowed us to review the Scientific Method and also seques into the decrease in sunshine that autumn brings.

We set up two sprout jars: one for the cupboard and one for the windowsill.

Using the same three types of legumes (black bean, lentil and navy bean) we wet paper towels in hopes to see sprouts over the next several days.

Pose question/problem

What will happen to a seed/bean if it's denied sunlight?

Form hypothesis/educated guess

Miss O: My jar won't sprout tails.

Miss C: My lentil will sprout first!

Develop experiment w controls & variables

Both jars used three legumes (black, navy bean and lentil)

Both jars were supplied water before paper towel dried out

Observe

Day 1-Tiny Tail on Miss C's lentil

Day 2-Tiny tails on all of the windowsill legumes

Day 3-Tails barely begun on Miss O's lentil. No other tails present

Analysis & Conclusion

Overnight, Miss C's lentil did sprout a tiny tail.
Over three days, Miss O's legumes had very little tails in comparison to Miss C's windowsill friends.