My First Discoveries · Drawing 25 of 40
A Seed Wakes Up
The Living World
With water and a little warmth, a bean seed sprouts. A root grows down and a shoot grows up.
Did you know?
A seed can sprout on damp paper; it also needs air.
Look together
Find the seed and its roots in the jar. What is growing above them?
An idea to try
Draw how you imagine the young plant a few days later.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The title uses “wakes up” as a metaphor; the explanation describes germination. In the drawing, the bean sits in water in the jar, which is a simplification. For the activity, use a clear cup instead and place the seed against a damp paper towel without covering it with water: it needs air. Moisture and a suitable temperature matter too. The young plant first uses stored food; its leaves then need light.
With an adult, sprout a bean in a clear cup with a damp paper towel. Draw how it changes.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Illustrations simplify shapes and sizes. Models and enlargements help observation; choose your own colours.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Science World: Bean GardenObserve germination and compare changes over time.
Page prepared on October 3, 2026. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
This drawing is from the book My First Discoveries to Colour
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