Grades 3–12 (Kit)
Grow cucumbers right around your neck! This engaging kit allows students to plant two cucumber seeds—one bitter and one non-bitter—inside a mini ziplock bag and wear it as a “living necklace.” In just a few days, sprouts will emerge, giving students the opportunity to observe plant growth and explore traits passed from one generation to the next.
Perfect for lessons on heredity, soil needs, and plant growth requirements, this activity brings genetics and plant science to life in a memorable, hands-on way.
Kit Contents
- Mini ziplock bags
- Bitter cucumber seeds
- Non-bitter cucumber seeds
- Cotton balls
- Yarn (for creating the necklaces)
- Instructions for assembly and observation
Includes enough supplies for 30 students.
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with lessons on heredity and plant growth from the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. This activity works especially well as part of heredity or genetics units.
Extend the Learning
Order additional seeds for larger classes or extra investigations. Connect this activity with heredity lessons by incorporating PTC Paper to explore genetic traits in taste perception and compare class results.
