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Leaf it to Me
NOAAAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners observe the effect of transpiration as water is moved from the ground to the atmosphere. Learners conduct the experiment by placing a large plastic bag over a living limb...
Water Cycle in a Bag
New York Hall of ScienceAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners create a biosphere in a baggie. Learners add soil, seeds and a little water in a ziplock bag, tape the bag to a sunny window and observe a microcosm of the water cycle ...
Photosynthesis and Transpiration
American Chemical SocietyAdd to list DetailsIn this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Plants—The Green Machines), learners examine the effects that light and air have on green plants. Learners plant seeds in two containers and compare what...
Veggies with Vigor
American Chemical SocietyAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners try to revive wilted celery. Learners discover that plants wilt when their cells lose water through evaporation. Use this activity to introduce capillary action. Activity...
A Swell Activity with Beans
COSIAdd to list DetailsIn this combination chemistry and physics activity, learners explore water absorption in dried beans or peas and learn how this affects their physical properties. They observe changes in size, skin...
Salt, Soil and Seeds
New York Hall of ScienceAdd to list DetailsDiscover how the salt in soil affects plant growth with a few seeds, some cotton, and salt. In this hands-on activity, you will plant seeds in 2 different kinds of soil, containing more or less...
Colors in Nature
NEON, Inc.Add to list DetailsIn this activity, learners create colorful bead bracelets to wear outside while searching for matching colors in plants. Learners will be surprised by the variety of colors in nature. This activity...
Floating and Sinking Fruits and Veggies
ExploraAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners will explore the density of an object in water. Learners will compare what happens to fruits and vegetables in regular and salt water. This activity has a step by step...
Flower Power
ExploraAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners will experiment with changing flower colors. Learners will investigate the effects of acids and bases on flower colors. Activity includes step-by-step instructions and...
Squishy Soil
ExploraAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners will investigate the part of soil. Explore how clay, silt, and sand make up the dirt in your background. Activity includes step-by-step instructions and extension ideas....