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Little Green Thumbs: Gravitropism

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Grades

K 1 2 3 4 5 6

Subjects

Science

Resource Type

Activity

How do plants know which way is up or down? In this project, you'll explore why roots grow straight down. How do roots grow when the direction of gravity changes? Do you think you can "trick" roots to grow in a different direction? 

This is a publicly available resource developed by the Little Green Thumbs program, a classroom gardening program. Learn more about the Little Green Thumbs program in your region.

Created By: Agriculture in the Classroom Canada

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