Classroom and Kids' Projects

Use a clear jar with a sleeve that slides off. Students lift the sleeve to look at the roots and the falling water level, then slide it back. Algae needs steady light, so brief looks don’t cause a problem. Why Not Just Use a Clear Jar? Light reaching the...

Loose-leaf lettuce. It germinates quickly, grows well in a single jar, doesn’t need much space, and gives children something to harvest within a school term. Basil is a good second choice in a warm, bright room. Why Lettuce Fast, visible growth that keeps...