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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Cryopreservation: Freezing Plant Tissues

For Students 6th - 8th
Cryopreservation-storing seeds in ultra-cold liquid nitrogen-is one method for maintaining plant genetic stocks in seed banks. The purpose of this project is to observe the characteristics and outcomes of cryogenically frozen seedlings...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Planting Size vs. Depth

For Students 6th - 8th
Plants have evolved many clever mechanisms to ensure that their seeds will wait for appropriate conditions before sprouting. Some may only germinate after a fire, others only after going through a cold spell. This project explores one...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sock Seeds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this ZOOMSci experiment, you're invited to walk through a grassy or weedy field in your stocking feet, then plant a sock and see what grows.