Our Little Science Project ~ Growing Mung Bean Seeds ^^

Last Sunday Mummy has started a little science project with both Issac and Annabelle.

Mummy intended to grow mung bean seeds for a week project.

Mung beans is locally known as Green Beans.

It was a new experience for the kids and Mummy was giving the instructions to them through my experiences and memories.

As I can remember, our teacher did ask us to do a project like this at home during schooling time.

It was part of the science project, teaching kids to grow little mung bean seedlings to encourage growing plants at home.

Furthermore, this growing seedling project has taught the children about plants required water, cotton and a little sunshine to grow well.

Here us what we did together for our little science project:

• A transparent food container (round shape cup)
• Some cotton (we used facial cotton swabs)
• Raw green beans (mung beans)
• Some Water

They spread cotton evenly into the food plastic container. Thicker cotton would be better to allow the roots grow faster.

They place some mung beans separately and leave some space among the seeds. Mummy reminded them to give a little space between the mung beans to grow.

After that, sprinkle some water onto the cotton and make sure the cotton is wet but do not flood the whole container.

Leave the container with the green beans in the kitchen or dining table.

Eventually, we leave both containers at the kitchen window by the sink area.

It is easier as whenever both kids wash their hands, they are able to see their mung bean seeds.

Mummy have to remind both Issac and Annabelle to remember to water the green beans ever day and give some sunshine by placing the container near the window still.

1st Day – 14 Nov 2010

Still nothing come out yet. Just follow the instructions and set for the day.

Annabelle’s was more beans than Issac’s as she was grabbing a handful of green beans and threw it inside the cup.

Issac was more obedient and just put a few green beans.

2nd Day – 15 Nov 2010

We were able to see the little seedlings growing from the green beans.

The sprouts were all pushing out from the green shells and wanted to come out and see the sunlight!

We got a little but surprise as Annabelle’s growing faster than Issac’s. May be it was due to the competition of more green beans in Annabelle’s cup.

3rd Day – 16th Nov 2010

We were able to see little seedlings growing from the green beans, pushing out the green shells more and more.

The roots started to grow down to the cotton to obtain the water and the leaves were trying to grow upwards for the sunlight!

 

4th Day – 17th Nov 2010

Suddenly the little seedlings started to sprout and the stems, branches and leaves came out so fast!

Both Issac and Annabelle were so fascinated seeing that happened!

Mummy told both kids to water the mung bean seedlings daily and to make sure the plants have some little sunshine by placing them near the window stills.

5th Day – 18th November 2010

All were grown up so fast!

Both were obedient, diligently make sure his responsibilities were done before heading for school.

Issac even scolded his sister for touching his seedlings, fear that the plant may die the next day.

6th Day – 19th November 2010

Both were happy for their little plants.

And it was not yet reached 7 days, the green beans had been transformed into a little green plant.

The stems growing stronger from fragile stems to firmer stems. Eventually, after few days, the little plants grows taller and it started to die off of its own.

Well, it was a good experience for both kids and they did a great job on this assignment!

Bricks Date

Today Issac build a tank truck!

This boy of mine really amazed me every time. He can create anything out of nothing! Just from a piles of the bricks, he can build so many creative things out!

I am so blessed to have him as my son, and it is an honour for me to be his Mummy. I know he is a gifted child from God to us, as I have the privilege to accompany him and see him grow up to be a good man.

2nd Term Assessment Progress Report 23 Nov 2010

Here comes 2nd Term Assessment Progress Report for both kids.

Well, some improvements for both and Bravo for both Issac and Annabelle!

Play Night

Tonight Issac build a car or a bus that can fetch people. It is a long vehicle with 4 wheels at each side. It looks like an aligator car to me!

       

       

Annabelle wants again playing the keyboard guitar.

                   

Both having a fun play date night time.

New Toys

       

Issac is so excited and he finds his fun in the bricks. He is so talented! He can construct anything from the bricks! Today he build a dinosaur which the shape looks like a T-Rex, with the 2 front legs on top and standing with the back legs and with tail.

       

I am so amazed with this boy! He got the passion particularly in the art or creative things. I am so proud of him.

               

While Issac was so fun doing the T-Rex, his sister Annabelle sat beside him and helped him. Later on, she took her keyboard guitar and play, and was acting like she is the real singer or entertainer! Annabelle have a specialty in music!

               

A Bubbles Gun by Issac

This is a bubbles gun that drawn by Issac! A 5 years old boy! I am so proud of him!

Forest Research Institute Malaysia 17 Nov 2010

Today is Hari Raya Haji Holiday. It was just a instant decision that Daddy suggested that we go to FRIM for a walk. We went there after both kids taken their morning bath and our breakfast at Asia Cafe, it was almost 10.00am already when we headed to FRIM. But, luckily for us it was a cloudy day but not windy.

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This is our first trip here, so not really familiar about the place. We drove our car in and it cost us about RM6.00 all together. Follow the given map, we drove our way into the park. We saw quite a number of the signage written with the word ‘Arboretum’, but we do not understand what does it mean. We had came through the Fruit Tree Arboretum, Cryptogrammic Garden, Ethno-Botanic Garden, Coniferatum, Non-Dipterocarp Arboretum, Dipterocarp Arboretum, etc.

We stopped at a signage ‘Insectarium’, initially we were thinking that there might be some displayed of the insects there. Unfortunately, not opened due to public holiday. Thus, we just walked crossed the road to the Museum and Information Centre. All offices were closed, but there is a pond there. Inside there are a few Arapaima Gigas fish which made both Issac and Annabelle so excited and happy. We spent quite some time at the pond side just to walkabout. There are a few Gazebos and bridges, even a Fish Spa for those who interested. Daddy was keep on shooting with his Canon 500D.

Before we left FRIM, we drove passed the other side of the campus where we did not go, then we only learned that there are facilities such as Auditorium, Book Store, Club & Cafe, Forestry School, Tennis Court, Football Field, Wetland Area, a Primary School and a Sekolah Agama, and government staff quarters in the campus too.

There is Picnic Area where there is a tiny waterfall streams and pond. We saw there are numbers of picnic fans spread their mats at the Sungai Kroh Picnic Area. Shelters and restrooms are available as well as wading pools downstream for children. Eventually, I came to know that the shady park-like Arboreta is a collection of living trees. The purpose of such collection can vary from that of scientific study or the conservation of genetic resources, to the less serious purpose of exhibiting plants in a botanical garden.

There are Malay Traditional Timber Houses for visitors to check out including the Rumah Terengganu, built entirely from Cengal wood without the use of a single nail, and the neighbouring Rumah Melaka.

There are four jungle tracks for the adventurous ones to check out: Keruing Trail, Rover Track, Engkabang Trail and Salleh Trail, all of which will take visitors through some breathtakingly beautiful secondary forests and for leisurely walks and jogs, mountain biking and educational trips. The Sebasah Trail highlights the adaptation of species to the wet condition which uniquely offers visitors a new trekking experience. The trail also represents some of the most diverse ecosystems and famous for its migration bird sighting. The Razak Walk would be more disabled friendly.

At the One Stop Information Centre then, only we learned that the exciting Canopy Walkway is temporally closed for maintenance. Before that, were thinking of if we are able to go for a walk, but I do not think so because Annabelle is too little for that, even Issac also can pass through it or not also a question. It is located 30m above the ground. This 150m canopy walkway is built on tree tops and is the third of its kind in Malaysia. A maximum of 250 people are allowed on the canopy walkway each day, so prior arrangements must be made if you'd like to experience it.  The Canopy Walkway is only accessible from 9:30am to 2:30pm as the afternoon would be winds are too strong and may pose a safety hazard.

At FRIM, camping is available for those wanting to experience a night in the wilderness but prior permission is required, and it is for corporate activities or family days, etc only.

It was an enjoyable day for us. Before we left FRIM, Issac had spotted a strange and funny tree and called me to look at it. It is really funny and weird, that there are a lot of cannon ball shape fruits and big red flowers on that particular tree. And, the cannon ball grows on mass of the stalks that surrounded the main tree trunk. Really eye catching!

Resources: http://www.frim.gov.my