Science · Grades 5
Soil-Free Raft Garden
Show that a plant builds its mass from water and air by growing it with no soil at all.
Start Soil-Free Raft GardenWhat children practice
- Plant Mass Greenhouse: Use mass evidence to argue that plants get the materials for growth chiefly from air and water.
How to use this activity
Invite your child to try the challenge independently first. Encourage them to explain their thinking, use the immediate feedback, and try again when an answer does not work. Short, repeated practice helps build confidence.
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