SEED ANATOMYSeeds are living organisms that are in a dormant state. There are a plethora of seeds, however they are mostly made up of three key parts. The coat, cotyledon (or endosperm) and embryo. The coat protects the seed it can range from a very thin or hard rough coat. Cotyledons or endosperm provide stored carbohydrates or oils to feed the embryo. The embryos have 3 parts; the plumule, the hypocotyl (which becomes the stem) and the radicle (or root).
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Level 2 Guiding Question: What are the characteristics of seedlings when ready for transplanting to the field or garden?
Level 2 Investigation: What are the differences with in seeds
In this lab we will be discovering how dicot and monocots are the same as well as different. The goal of the lab is to become familiar with the biological mechanisms that allow seeds to germinate and develop.
Level 2 Investigation: What is the effect of microclimate on Seed Germination?
Level 2 VDOs: Seed Germination
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Level 2 Elaborate: Propagating by seeds using the proper technique and terminology
Using your phone or camera or microphone or the good old word processor or powerpoint you will create a presentation on how to properly plant a seed flat of vegetable seed using the correct types of equipment and technique. If you are going the video or powerpoint route you can use any of our equipment or facility to make your presentation. If you are using audio or the written word be very deliberate and precise because your explanation make not be as clear as you think is it. If you decide on writing or doing a powerpoint I would encourage you to use a presentation or word processing software that is easily converted to files you can move around freely.