Teach OUTSIDE! 14 Simple STEM Activities in the Garden
Place a wet paper towel in a baggie with a seed, tape it to the window, and watch it grow. Using a jar with cotton is another option. Mark each growth phase of the seed on a calendar from bean sprout to stem to leaf, etc. How long did it take to grow. Measure plants in the garden once a week or once a month. Prompt children to journal their observations as plants grow. Plant an edible garden. Harvest and add healthy food to their plate. Lettuce is a good option. Introduce too