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The Great Seed Showdown: Monocots vs. Dicots!

Discover how the tiny seeds that feed the world work! Explore the life cycle of a seed, from dormancy to germination, and learn what cotyledons are and why they matter. Compare monocots and dicots using real plants, seeds, and foods. See how leaf veins, roots, and nutrition differ between grains like corn and wheat and legumes like peas or soybeans. Try fun hands-on activities, seed dissections, and sorting games to uncover the science behind what we eat. Join us to explore how plant structure shapes our nutrition and everyday meals!

Presented by:

  • Eleanor Carr, PhD Candidate, Genetics & Genome Sciences, MSU
  • Anuradha Singh, Research Associate, Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • STEAM Expo Days 63

Times and Locations

  • 4/11/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202

  • 4/12/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202

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