A. Learning Objective Plants need warmth, moisture and light to reproduce, plus the energy stored in their seeds. The seed uses the energy and nutrients stored inside it to grow and to develop leaves, creating a whole new plant. Humans can eat plant shoots, which are very healthy as the plant has stored lots of nutrients in the seed, which become active when the plant starts to grow.
Humans use the plant energy and nutrients in their own bodies for energy, growth and maintenance.
B. Lesson Plan Explain that when seeds and pulses are sprouted, their nutritional content multiplies many times. Results are quick and the end result is crunchy and tasty. Plus, sprouting is an excellent way of demonstrating how plants use light and water, and the energy contained in their seeds, to reproduce. Most dried beans, pulses, lentils and seeds are very easy to sprout and provide a healthy food all year round in a jar. Sprouts provide protein, carbohydrate, fibre, vitamins and minerals.