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Classroom Space-Saving TickleMe Plant® Greenhouse Science Project Grow Kit
5 of the above kits will serve 30 students.
Each student can then grow one plant.
AN IDEA FOR TEACHERS:
Divide your class into
5 groups. Have each group do a different experiment. The groups can compare their results.
Using the lesson plans in the free Teacher's Guide to Science Fair Projects ebook, you can teach your students how to do a science fair project, step-by-step. Order Here ⇒
- We will customize the number of seed packets, flower pots, grow kits, etc. just for your classroom.
Classroom TickleMe Plant Growing Kit for 30 Students
1st Plant Sprout 1st Flower Sprout
Time Lapse of TickleMe Plant Flower
Grow your own fun interactive tickle me plant... Known as a Sensitive Mimosa or Mimosa pudica
TickleMe plant moves when it is "tickled". When touched the leaflets fold together instantly and reopen immediately. The petiole (stalks) which attaches the leaf blade to the stem, often droops or collapses.
To do a science fair project you will need to grow more than one plant. This economical Deluxe TickleMe Plant Science Fair kit with Greenhouse has everything you need to do an experiment your science fair or homeschooling. The Greenhouse and flower pots can be used over and over again!
Short on Time?
The plant can germinate in as little as 3-4 days if kept at 70 - 90° temperature.
Do experiments on the seeds by changing the variable.
. Soaking the seeds in: boiling water (with adult supervision)?
. cold water? . vinegar or freezing temperatures? . sanding the seeds lightly with sand paper? . microwaving? temperature in the room? . use of various types of soil (compare how many seed germinate)
The first leaves appear in 3 - 4 days. These "seed leaves" do not move when tickled but do close up at night as part of the plants sleep behavior. You can do an experiment by putting a cooking pot over the plant to make it dark to see if the plant goes to sleep in an hour or two. With slightly older plants it takes less than an hour.
Your plants will have a 2nd set of leaves in 14 days if you keep them warm (70° and above). These leaves will move and you can show them off at the science fair.
TickleMe Plant Science Fair Project Kit w Greenhouse + Free SciFair eBook & 12 Free Science Fair Project Ideas, 1 abstract, and Growing Tips Your Price: $21.95 Live plants not included. You grow them from the seeds in the kit.
(*Due to small parts, the mini-greenhouse is not recommended for children under 5 years old.)
(Plants not included - only seeds)
For a few science fair project ideas scroll 3/4 down this page.
Keep the following in mind...
The plants sprout in less than a week. The first leaves will not react to being tickled but will close up and sleep at night. A week later the first set of leaves will be very reactive to being tickled. The warmer the plants the faster they sprout and grow!
One Classroom Space-Saving TickleMe Plant Greenhouse Science Grow Kit What is included?
Pots not included (You don't need them. Everything is planted in the greenhouse.)
Read above for plant sprouting and growing times
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One Classroom Space-Saving TickleMe Plant Greenhouse Science Project Grow Kit + Free Science Fair Projects eBook (see above) & 12 Free Science Fair Project Ideas, 1 abstract, and Growing Tips Your Price: $12.99 Live plants not included. Students grow them from the seeds in the kit.
5 Classroom Space Saving TickleMe Plant Science Project Grow Kits w Greenhouse - good for 30 students, Teacher's Guide to Science Fair Projects eBook ($39 value), & 12 Free Science Fair Project Ideas, 1 abstract, and Growing Tips Retail Price: $64.95Your Price: $44.95 Live plants not included. Students grow them from the seeds in the kit.
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Complete Classroom TickleMe Plant Growing Kit for 30 Students What is included to grow TickleMe Plants from seeds?
Includes: - 30 Classroom Space Saving TickleMe Plant Science Project Growing Kit - TickelMe Plan Book (a complete guide to growing the Mimosa with fun activities and science fair project ideas) - Teacher's Guide to Science Fair Projects eBook ($39 value) - 12 Free Science Fair Project Ideas - 1 science fair abstract Retail Price: 87.95Your Price: $84.50 Live plants not included. Students grow them from the seeds in the kit.
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Science Fair Project Ideas
High School ≈ Will using artificial light opposed to natural light affect the normal circadian rhythm of the TickleMe Plant?
Circadian rhythms are physical, mental and behavioral changes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism’s environment.
They are found in most living things, including animals, plants and many tiny microbes. The study of circadian rhythms is called chronobiology.
≈ Using a microscope (ask your teacher if you can use one in school), examine the cells to determine if one part of the plant is more sensitive than others.
Middle School ≈ Will different day lengths (time that the plant is exposed to light - using fluorescent lighting) affect the flower production of the TickleMe Plant?
≈ Compare TickleMe Plant growth in different mediums: sand, soil, peat pellets, coco pellets.
Primary Grades ≈ Test too see which object your plant is more sensitivie to: your finger or an ice cube? Your finger or velvet, wool cloth or silk material?
Remember to compare only two variables.
More Information:
~ Selected as a National Gardening Association's Favorite Product of the Year 2008/2009
~ The freshest, highest quality seeds are selected.
~ Seeds are processed using a proprietary technique to insure seeds sprout quickly.
~ Greenhouses are made from recycled and biodegradable materials and can be reused over and over again.
~ Free access to a Plant Doctor to help you with any TickleMe Plant growing questions.
~ This product was developed by teachers who are dedicated to helping children learn about the importance of plants in their environment.
Note: Ships within 24-48 hours- very low shipping charges.
What is included in the kit?