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Sponge Garden

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Overview

Die-cut sponge and use for growing plants.

Conduct a simple scientific investigation, in which students identify and explain whether plants can grow without soil. Observe how air, water, nutrients, sunlight and space are basic needs in the plant life cycle. Consider growing plants with and without soil to compare growth. Challenge students to grow plants in different media for further study.

Grade Level: 3-5

Curriculum: Science

Follow the scientific method to investigate results of growing plants in a medium other than soil.

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