Soybean Science: What's in a Soybean?

Purpose - Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of the natural development of seeds, learn the anatomy and function of each seed part through a seed dissection, and classify seeds as monocots or dicots.

Science Standards Connections:

  • 4-LS1-1   Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

Thanks to the generous contributions of the Kentucky Soybean Board, educator members of the Agriculture Literacy Network may receive one free kit for 25 students.

Video Connections

Book Connections

Our sponsored teachers will receive these books when they are available.

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View the Demonstration Video

This video does not include the portion of dissecting the seed.

Purchase a Soybean Seed Germination Kit

Teachers living outside Kentucky and agribusiness professionals may purchase a kit at the link below.

CurriculumJennifer ElwellSoybean, Plants, Seeds, Soybean-KFFM, Intermediate, Secondary