Introduce your students to hands-on genetics and practical horticulture at the same time! This kit is flexible enough to be used by students in grade 4 through college. Younger students raise coleus plants from seed and observe and measure variation among plants. More advanced students study the genetics of segregation of up to 3 ornamental traits in this F₂ generation. These include color and patterns of the leaves and amount of frill on the leaf edge. Includes planting materials and seed for a class of up to 30 students, plus complete instructions and activities. A lighting system is not included (we recommend our Plant Light Bank System [item# 158998].