![]() Sometimes the seed coat will be attached to these leaves when the sprout pops out of the soil. You can see the curved seed leaves, called cotyledons, in the image below. Some gardeners soak the seeds before planting to speed up the process. Once the seed germinates, a sprout will begin to emerge from the ground. The seed coat (the outside of the seed) protects what is inside. Pumpkin Growth StagesĪll it takes is one small seed to grow a pumpkin plant. For more fruit science check out these educational apple and blueberry activities. ![]() ![]() pumpkin seedsīelieve it or not, a pumpkin is actually classified as a fruit, not a vegetable. The vocabulary words below are a great place to start when exploring the life cycle of pumpkins. Pumpkin VocabularyĪ pumpkin unit study is a great way to learn about pumpkin science with your kids. ![]() My favorite book recommendation can be found later on in this post along with how to access the free printables to use with your kids. To be sure your kids remember the stages, you can use these FREE Life Cycle Of A Plant Printables! Just download them and print them out! Fill out the form below to subscribe to The Homeschool Scientist’s emails and a download link will be sent directly to your inbox.The free life cycle of a pumpkin worksheets and sorting cards found in this post are also great for kids of all ages.Įven if you have experienced pumpkins growing in real life, books are excellent resources. The life cycle is complete and can begin again. Mature plants will eventually grow flowers, fruit, and seeds. It will develop more leaves and branches and get larger. If the right growing conditions exist (nutrients, water, and sunlight), the seedling will continue to grow. When these first leaves develop, the plant is now called a seedling. SeedlingĪfter the sprout breaks through the surface of the soil, it begins to obtain nutrients and water from the soil through its growing root structure and energy from sunlight to grow its first tiny leaves. When the part of the plant that grows upwards starts to reach above the soil, it is called a sprout. A sprout does not have fully formed leaves yet and may still have the seed coat attached. Roots, also, gather water and nutrients from the soil for the rest of the plant. The roots of a plant anchor it into the soil and give it stability. The part of the plant that grows into the soil is called the root. When the seed germinates and the tiny plant emerges from the seed coat, it grows both down into the soil and up to the surface of the soil. When the seed is placed in the soil and given the right amount of water and warmth, it uses the energy from that food source and breaks through the seed coat. Seeds are basically embryonic (or baby) plants and a food source wrapped in a protective case called a seed coat. If your child wants to learn more, great! Get more books at the library or search for more info online. Use the above books to help or use this simple guide. As your plants grow through each stage of development, explain to your child what is happening. So, you’ve decided to do a hands-on plant life cycle project.
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