Project Number: 2023-1-PL01-KA220-SCH-000164042
UNIT 6: Seed Germination
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Introduction
In this activity we will observe how various environmental variables affect seed germination.
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Learning Outcomes
Student
- Design an experiment involving dependent, independent and controlled variables related to factors affecting seed germination.
- Explores how the scientific method works by conducting experiments.
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Seed Germination
- Plants reproduce in two basic ways: sexual and asexual reproduction. In sexual reproduction, flowers serve as reproductive organs and these plants reproduce through seeds. In flowering plants, seeds are formed as a result of the fertilization process.
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Seed Germination
- The life cycle of flowering plants consists of the following stages: pollination, fertilization, zygote and embryo formation, seed and fruit formation, germination of the seed and formation of the young plant. This whole cycle takes place on a set timetable.
- As you know, plants bloom at certain times and bear fruit at certain times. This is because certain conditions are necessary for the transition from one stage to the next in the life cycle. If the conditions for germination are not met, the seeds remain dormant.
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Seed Germination
- Today, with the development of agricultural technologies, it is possible to simulate these environmental conditions and produce fruits and vegetables out of season. However, for this, all environmental parameters must be ideal.
- So let's take a closer look at what conditions must be met for a seed to germinate:
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LEARNING ACTIVITY:
Before starting the activity, please state your initial thoughts: What do you think are the factors that affect seed germination? How do you think these factors affect seed germination? …………………………………………………………………..…………………… ……………………………………..………………………………………………… ………..…………………………………………………………………..………… ……………………………………………..………………………………………… Observations: At this stage, you are expected to observe the result by changing the environment variables in the augmented reality environment and record your observations.
Let's Explore Together
NOTE: During the activity you should only measure the effect of one variable at a time. All other variables should be kept under control. Otherwise, it will not be clear which variable caused the observation result. For example, if both the temperature and the amount of irrigation are changed at the same time, it will not be known whether the result is due to the difference in the amount of irrigation or the temperature difference).
Control Variables (Variables whose effect is kept under control)
Dependent Variable (Variable whose effect is measured)
Independent Variable Observation
Temperature Seed Type Light Amount
Irrigation Amount
Irrigation Amount Seed Type Light Amount
Temperature
Irrigation Amount Temperature Light Amount
Seed Type
Irrigation Amount Temperature Seed Type
Light Amount
Let's Explore Together
Do the observation results match your initial thoughts? …………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………….. After the activity, discuss and evaluate your observations with your peers. Do your observations coincide with the observations of your peers? …………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..…………..………………………………… Are there plants for which light is effective in germination? Have a discussion with your peers. …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..…………..…………………………………
UNIT 6 : Seed Germination
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Transcript
Project Number: 2023-1-PL01-KA220-SCH-000164042
UNIT 6: Seed Germination
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Introduction
In this activity we will observe how various environmental variables affect seed germination.
Source: canva.com
Learning Outcomes
Student
Source: freepik.com
Seed Germination
Source: canva.com
Seed Germination
Source: iStock.com
Seed Germination
Source: canva.com
LEARNING ACTIVITY:
Before starting the activity, please state your initial thoughts: What do you think are the factors that affect seed germination? How do you think these factors affect seed germination? …………………………………………………………………..…………………… ……………………………………..………………………………………………… ………..…………………………………………………………………..………… ……………………………………………..………………………………………… Observations: At this stage, you are expected to observe the result by changing the environment variables in the augmented reality environment and record your observations.
Let's Explore Together
NOTE: During the activity you should only measure the effect of one variable at a time. All other variables should be kept under control. Otherwise, it will not be clear which variable caused the observation result. For example, if both the temperature and the amount of irrigation are changed at the same time, it will not be known whether the result is due to the difference in the amount of irrigation or the temperature difference).
Control Variables (Variables whose effect is kept under control)
Dependent Variable (Variable whose effect is measured)
Independent Variable Observation
Temperature Seed Type Light Amount
Irrigation Amount
Irrigation Amount Seed Type Light Amount
Temperature
Irrigation Amount Temperature Light Amount
Seed Type
Irrigation Amount Temperature Seed Type
Light Amount
Let's Explore Together
Do the observation results match your initial thoughts? …………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………….. After the activity, discuss and evaluate your observations with your peers. Do your observations coincide with the observations of your peers? …………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..…………..………………………………… Are there plants for which light is effective in germination? Have a discussion with your peers. …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..…………..…………………………………