Fitkin’s Greenhouse Virtual Field Trip
Monroe County ISD
Extension Activity
Monroe, MI
Grow Your Own Plant!
Learning Targets
I understand how plants grow.
I can use a table to track changes with my plant.
I can read a table and report back to my class to show how the resources I give the plant affect the
plant.
Materials
Any seed you’d like to grow (typically using a seed packet)
Potting Soil
A container to plant the seed
A ruler
Procedure
1. Put soil in the container.
2. Follow the instructions on the seed packet to plant at least 4-5 seeds (more if you’d like).
3. Add water.
4. Record what the container looks like on the record sheet attached.
5. Place your container in a sunny spot.
6. Check your container daily for growth and moisture. If the soil seems dry, water it!
7. When the seed(s) have sprouted, record it!
a. Measure the plant.
8. Every 4 – 6 days, record your plant’s observations.
9. When your plant becomes large enough, transplant your plant to a larger container or into your
garden outside for continued growth.
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Fitkin’s Greenhouse Virtual Field Trip
Monroe County ISD
Extension Activity
Monroe, MI
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Observations
Write and/or draw your observations.
Planting Day
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Place tally marks for each day in between the day you planted and the day your plant sprouted.
Write and/or draw your observations.
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Date: ________
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Monroe County ISD
Extension Activity
Monroe, MI
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