For this FACTivity, you will be growing bean seeds and answering the question: What other benefits does animal scat offer to trees and plants?

• Four 4-inch plant pots with saucers
• A bucket of soil dug from your school yard—be sure to break up any clumps and remove any grass or plants, including plant roots and rocks or pebbles
• An extra bucket for mixing soil
• A small bag of manure (may be purchased at a garden shop) or a small bag of worm castings (may be purchased at a garden shop)
• A bag of bean seeds (may be purchased at a garden shop)
• A cup or a small trowel
• Masking tape and marker
• Ruler or other type of measuring stick
• Sample bar charts (included)