Plant Germination

The process by which something begins to grow or develop is called__________________.

• categorizing

• germination

• change

• germs

What three things do a seed need in order to start growing?

**Make sure you choose 3!**

• water

• temperature

• seed

• light

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Name 3 seeds that we eat.

What are the 3 parts of a seed?

• seed coat, germination, and soil

• seed coat, embryo, and endosperm

• seed coat, embryo and root

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

The seed is protected by an outer covering called:

• root

• seed coat

• germination

What is the first part of a plant that comes out of a seed?

Which direction does the root grow?

• up

• right

• down

Which condition is NOT needed for germination?

(Think about the data from the Gizmo)

• Water

• Oxygen

• Light

In a controlled experiment, all conditions are kept the same except for the variable being tested. Look at the snapshot of the simulation. What variable is being tested?

• water

• light

• heat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Only 18 out of 20 seeds sprouted. What percent of seeds sprouted during this simulation?

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-5