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Patterns and Relationships: Peddling Petals
PBSAdd to list DetailsIn this math lesson, learners use the setting of a flower-making fundraiser to explore a variety of patterns. Learners examine the patterns in a flower design made of triangles surrounding a square...
Do Plants Need Sunlight?
Michigan Reach Out!Add to list DetailsIn this activity, learners find out what happens when they cover leaves with pieces of black construction paper. This activity shows learners that plants need sunlight to survive. Use this activity...
Everything Grows
Children's Museum Of HoustonAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners explore patterns and sequences as they observe fictional plant growth.
CD Greenhouse
Community Science Workshop NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners plant seeds and watch them sprout and grow inside a CD case. This is a creative way to introduce learners to the process of germination as well as plant anatomy and...
The Self-Watering Terrarium
Community Science Workshop NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn this biology/ecology activity, learners construct a terrarium out of a tennis ball container. This terrarium is unique because it never has to be watered. Learners will enjoy watching their...
Out of Control
Lawrence Hall of ScienceAdd to list DetailsIn this outdoor activity, learners release a portion of a lawn from human control—no mowing, no watering, no weeding, no pest control—and then investigate the changes that result over several weeks...
Plant Parts and Their Diseases
APSnetAdd to list DetailsThis exercise is designed to teach young learners the different parts of a plant (root, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds), the basic functions of each part, and to show that tiny...
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...
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...
The Wander of Pollen
NEON, Inc.Add to list DetailsIn this activity/demonstration, learners explore pollen and how insects and animals transport pollen. Learners investigate and compare wind and animal pollination. The suggested extension...