Living Things Experiment: Investigating Seeds
A printable living things science activity where students explore Investigating Seeds through hands-on testing, observation and classroom discussion.
What is included
- Printable experiment guide with step by step instructions and experiment explanations.
- Teacher’s Notes with full descriptions of the experiment and the science behind it, including guided discussion questions.
- Printable Investigation Record for students to support scientific thinking and vocabulary.
Learning goals
- Identify patterns in how plants, animals or other living things grow, survive and respond.
- Develop biological vocabulary while recording predictions, observations and conclusions.
Suggested use
This printable living things science activity helps students investigate Investigating Seeds through a clear, hands-on classroom activity. The resource includes student-friendly pages, teacher notes and an Investigation Record to support predictions, observations, vocabulary and scientific thinking. It is designed to be easy to prepare and useful for science lessons, STEM rotations, small groups or extension activities.
Inside the Resource
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Curriculum aligned
Supports key science outcomes
Easy to implement
Minimal prep, maximum learning
Engaging, hands-on learning
Practical activities students remember
Teacher’s Notes
- Clear guidance for busy teachers
- Preparation notes and materials list
- Step-by-step teaching sequence
- Discussion prompts and extension ideas
Investigation Record included
The Investigation Record supports even very young students to think like scientists. It gives them a simple structure for asking questions, making a hypothesis, recording observations and using science vocabulary with confidence.
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