Soybean Science: What's in a Soybean?
Purpose - Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of the natural development of seeds, learn the anatomy and function of each seed part through a seed dissection, and classify seeds as monocots or dicots.
Science Standards Connections:
4-LS1-1 Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
Thanks to the generous contributions of the Kentucky Soybean Board, teachers and educators receive materials for this activity through workshops, the Agriculture Literacy Network, and our Sponsor a Classroom program.
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For a limited time, we are offering these kits, first come first serve to Kentucky teachers and educators. Please fill out the form below.
Video Connections
Book Connections
Our sponsored teachers will receive these books when they are available.
View the Demonstration Video
This video does not include the portion of dissecting the seed.
Purchase a Soybean Seed Germination Kit
Teachers living outside Kentucky and agribusiness professionals may purchase a kit at the link below.
