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AMAZING BEAN!
When a plant germinates,
it grows toward the light.
Y ou can see this for yourself
by growing a bean in a shoebox
“maze.” Y ou will need a bean,
a plant pot, soil, tape, and a
pair of scissors.
Be careful while
using scissors. Always
ask an adult to help.
1. Cut a window in
one end of the box, 2. Now plant a bean in a pot, put the
and then make two pot inside, and put the lid tightly on
cardboard shelves that the box. When the bean germinates,
stick out from the sides. it will find its way through
the maze and out of the
Stand the box on end.
window! Remember
Window to water the bean
as it grows.

Seed leaves
shrink as
Shelf
food supply The plant
is used up. grows around

the shelf in its
search for light.

Position the bean
in the middle of
the soil.

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