Seed Starting Science Kit
Grow a Plant While Learning How Life Begins
Turn your kitchen table into a science lab. Kids will explore the amazing journey from seed to sprout while conducting their own planting experiment and observing plant growth over time.
This hands on homeschool kit introduces young learners to the plant life cycle, germination, observation skills, and scientific thinking. Children compare different seed sizes, predict outcomes, record observations, and care for their own growing plant.
Perfect for homeschool families looking for an engaging STEM activity that blends science with nature.
Kit Includes
• Clear observation planting cup
• Potting soil
• Fertilizer
• Flower seed mix
• Coconut starter pot
• Student activity booklet
• Observation activities
Students Will Learn
• Parts of a seed
• Plant life cycles
• Germination
• Scientific observation
• Recording data
• Caring for living things
Supports Alaska Academic Standards
This activity aligns with Alaska Science Standards by helping students:
• Develop and use scientific investigations
• Observe patterns in plant growth
• Understand how living organisms grow and survive
• Collect and record observations over time
• Ask questions and communicate findings
Recommended Grades:
Kindergarten through Grade 3
Approximate Activity Time:
30 minutes to assemble, followed by daily observations for several weeks.