Grades 3–5 (Kit)
Grow your own corn necklace! This engaging kit lets students plant popcorn and Indian corn seeds in mini ziplock bags, attach them to yarn, and wear them as “living necklaces.” Within a few days, the seeds will sprout, giving students a front-row seat to observe germination and early plant development.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool activities, or STEM events, this kit provides a memorable way to teach plant growth requirements, germination, and plant parts while encouraging observation skills.
Kit Contents
- Mini ziplock bags
- Popcorn seeds
- Indian corn seeds
- Yarn (for creating the necklaces)
- Instructions for assembly and observation
Includes enough supplies for 30 students.
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with lessons on germination and plant parts from the Inherited Traits in the Living Corn Necklace lesson plan and other related lessons on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Have students compare germination rates between popcorn and Indian corn, track growth daily, and graph their observations. Encourage them to test environmental variables like light, temperature, or moisture for a deeper exploration of plant science. For a bean version of this activity, try the Living Necklace – Bean Kit.
