Exploring Plant Life Cycles in the Classroom
Exploring the life cycles of plants can help children understand so much about the world around us. Animal habitats, the food we eat, the quality of our environment and ecosystems, seasons and more are all linked to the life cycles of different plants. There are lots of fun ways to introduce or re-visit plant life […]
Get creative with these fun leaf animal crafts
Crafting leaf animals – a fun and creative fall nature activity As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, take the opportunity for some mindful seasonal crafts with your children. Making leaf animals is a great activity – it encourages imagination and creativity, helps develop fine motor skills and children can […]
Apple science activities for kids
Early fall (or autumn as it’s known here in the UK) is apple season! With the abundance of fruit, comes lots of opportunities for apple-related science for kids. Here are some apple science activities and project ideas to get you started at home or school. Parts of an apple printables Use these free, simple printables […]
Water transport with celery experiment
If you’ve taught plant biology at elementary or KS2, chances are you’ve tried a water transport experiment. One method for this is to use white flowers like chrysanthemums or carnations. However, celery is also a popular choice as it’s cheap and easy to find. I tried the water transport with celery experiment and here’s what […]
Water transport in plants experiment with white flowers
Are you setting up a water transport in plants experiment where you want children to see the flowers to change color? This type of investigation can be an effective visual but can also lead to frustration and disappointment if the flowers stay the same. This blog post will give you some tips for setting up […]
Making a simple leaf key for your school grounds
Do you want to help your pupils identify trees and other plants in their local environment? In this blog post, I’ll talk through how to make a simple leaf identification key for your school grounds*. By making your own leaf key, you’ll know it will be specific to the flora that children will encounter daily, […]
Plant adaptations with houseplants science lesson
How can you use houseplants to teach adaptation? The world of plants provides some interesting examples of adaptations in plants. If you want to study some of them first-hand without needing to travel to a rainforest or desert, houseplants are what you need! This blog post will give you ideas for an adaptation lesson with […]