Practical Applications
## Be a Scientist at Home
Watching a plant grow is an exciting way to learn about life cycles.
### What You Need
- A small pot or cup
- Soil
- Seeds (beans or sunflowers work great)
- Water and sunlight
### Steps
1. Put soil in your pot.
2. Plant your seed about an inch deep.
3. Water it gently.
4. Place it somewhere sunny.
5. Watch it grow and keep a diary of changes!
## What You Learn
You’ll see your plant sprout, grow leaves, and maybe even make flowers or seeds. This helps you understand how living things grow.
Examples
- Watching a sunflower seed sprout and grow tall in a sunny window.
- Keeping a diary of how a bean plant changes every week.