Written by: Elena Ortiz
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
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- Article: Make Your Own Pocket Seed Viewer
- Author(s): Elena Ortiz
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
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Elena Ortiz. (). Make Your Own Pocket Seed Viewer. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/pocket-seed-viewer-demo
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Elena Ortiz. "Make Your Own Pocket Seed Viewer". ASU - Ask A Biologist. . https://askabiologist.asu.edu/pocket-seed-viewer-demo
Elena Ortiz. "Make Your Own Pocket Seed Viewer". ASU - Ask A Biologist. . ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/pocket-seed-viewer-demo
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MLA 2017 Style
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