Kids love to plant seeds and watch them grow. And what better way to learn than with a special project! The National Gardening Association is actively involved in helping students learn about nature through their special school programs. Here's a simple root-view box that kids can build. Be sure to keep the viewing area covered except at viewing times.
Things You Need:
2. Cut the acetate to fit the window and glue it in place from inside the carton
3. When the glue is dry, fill the carton with moist soil mix and plant seeds of your choice close to the window.
5. Tape the cut out carton piece, or a piece of construction paper to the window to keep light from hitting the soil. Lift the window covering only at viewing times.
Watching Roots Grow!
What To Do:
1. Holding the milk carton vertically, cut a large window on one side. Leave about one-half inch of carton between carton seams and window.
4. Tip the carton slightly toward the window side and support it there to keep roots growing straight down toward the window.
Provided by the NGA.
Reprinted with permission, HouseNet, Inc.