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.

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Thanks to the generous contributions of the Kentucky Soybean Board, educator members of the Agriculture Literacy Network may receive one free kit for 25 students.

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Video Connections

Kidney bean time lapse with soil cross section. Showing how roots ant upper part of plant grows. Play speed - 17280x (one shot every 9 minutes 36 seconds pla...

Kentucky kid Kylie visits with Barry Alexander, a farmer who works for Cundiff Farms in Trigg County. She learns how soybeans are grown and the many products...

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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.

Check out our demonstration video that walks teachers through the Living Seed Necklace activity and lesson. Teachers can view the lesson and Google Classroom ac...

Purchase a Soybean Seed Germination Kit

Teachers living outside Kentucky and agribusiness professionals may purchase a kit at the link below.