1. Directions A. Set up a mini seed sprouter like the example. B. Make a journal to record your project data. C. Follow these general directions inside the house: 1. Water (rinse with clean water) the seeds every day. 2. Observe seeds every day for 8 days. 3. Record observations on the journal pages. 4. Bring the completed journal back to school the mini sprouter is yours to keep. D. If there is a problem with your seeds (if they mold or die or just won’t sprout) please let me know and I will send home more seeds….. … no problem. Mini Sprouter Home Project

2. Mini Sprouter Home Project Name: __________________ Scoring Rubric Due: _____________ The student: *Kept Running Record of seeds with drawings and a complete sentence for each entry. Total pts: 15 *Wrote a description of one seed’s (corn, green pea, bean, sunflower) change over time and used complete sentences. Total pts: 15 *Wrote a short (one page) report. Includes the following information: What is a mini-sprouter?, How to care for a mini sprouter?, and A prediction of what will happen next. Includes rough draft AND a final copy. Includes a drawing. Total pts: 45 *Answered 6 mini-sprouter questions with complete sentences. Total pts:15 *Completed neatly and turned in on time. Total Pts:10 Total pts: 100 Please return the packet only. The mini-sprouter is yours to keep