--- title: "In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. The children thoroughly enjoyed their scientific investigation" url: "https://st-aidan-s-primary-school.schudio.com/news/2025-05-09-in-science-we-explored-plant-origins-focusing-on-broad-bean-seeds-we-compared-soaked-and-" school: "St. Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy" --- # In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. The children thoroughly enjoyed their scientific investigation ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-aidan-s-primary-school/images/news/09052025_173827_e0ca32b58cb9.jpg) 9 May 2025 ### In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. 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