As this learning experience continues to unfold across 3rd grade levels, this time 3rd grade B had the opportunity to engage in a hands-on exploration of seed germination, connecting observation, experimentation, and language in a meaningful way.
The activity was carried out during the Natural Science subject from the Junior Area, led by Ms. Susana Lizama, and articulated through the English Immersion Program, led by Mr. Marcos Riveros, creating a learning environment where English becomes part of the experience in a natural and purposeful way.
Working in the school greenhouse, students began the germination process using chia seeds, along with simple materials such as a plate, cotton, and water. Rather than focusing only on the procedure, the experience encouraged them to observe carefully, ask questions, and begin to understand how living things grow over time.
Through guiding questions such as “What do you see?”, “What do plants need to grow?”, and “What will happen next?”, students engaged actively with the process, using English as a tool to describe, think, and make predictions. This allowed the language to emerge naturally as part of the learning experience.
As the activity progressed, students identified key conditions necessary for plant growth, including light, water, and soil, connecting these ideas with the concepts they are currently exploring in their Life Sciences unit, particularly the role of plants as living organisms and sources of food.
The experience will continue over the coming weeks, as students observe the development of their seeds step by step. Once the chia sprouts have grown, they will be used in a simple culinary preparation, allowing students to connect their learning with the concept of edible plants in a concrete and meaningful way.
Through experiences like this, learning becomes something that evolves over time, where students not only understand scientific concepts, but also experience them directly, while English supports the process as a natural and integrated tool.
