Germination

Contents

Key Stage 1

Meaning

Germination is when a seed breaks open and the plant starts to grow.

Singular Noun: Germination

Plural Noun: Germination

Verb: To germinate

About Germination

A seed needs the right conditions to germinate.

A seed needs enough water to germinate.

A seed will not germinate if it is too cold or too hot.

A seed will not germinate if the soil is poisonous to the plant.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Germination is when the roots and shoots grow from the seed.

Experiments

Germination and Water

1. Get 2 pots with cotton wool in them.

2. Place 10 cress seeds in each pot.

3. Water 1 pot every day but do not water the other pot.

4. Observe the pots after 1 week.

Germination and Temperature

1. Get 2 pots with cotton wool in them.

2. Place 10 cress seeds in each pot.

3. Place 1 pot in a fridge with a glass door, so light can get in.

4. Place the other pot on top of the same fridge.

5. Observe the pots after 1 week.