Find Out How Plants Use Water

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In this activity, learners investigate how plants use water. By making the flowers change color, learners see how water moves up the stem to the leaves and the flowers. Use this activity to discuss the structure of plants and the nutrients they need to survive. Safety note: young learners should get an adult to help them trim the stems of the flowers.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
4 to 24 hours
Estimated Materials Cost:
$5 - $10 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • 4 glasses
  • 4 food dyes
  • water
  • 4 white flowers
  • scissors

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Plants

Informal Categories

  • Gardening
  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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  • Free access

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