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Make Your Own Pocket Seed Viewer

By Elena Ortiz
Video editor: Jacob Mayfiled

Materials

  • Seed packets (this experiment uses Peas, Little Marvel)
  • Re-sealable plastic bags (sandwich or quart size)
  • Dry soil, ideally from place where ants were collected (approximately 3 cups before sifting)
  • Paper towels or napkins
  • Water and cups
  • Tape
  • Cardboard (optional)
  • Paper clips (optional)
  • Binder clips (optional)
  • Scissors

Materials for Measurements and Data Collecting

  • Worksheets
  • String

Download the full list of materials and instructions here

pocket seed video

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