Butterflies play a vital role in the natural world and are crucial to healthy ecosystems. Caterpillars eat plant matter and are a food source for many animals. Butterflies are important for pollination and also an integral part of the food chain. Butterflies are known to be sensitive to environmental changes, and their population numbers are…
The next location in Around the World in 50 Experiments is Portugal. Portugal is located in Southwestern Europe and has a long, beautiful Atlantic coastline, captivating history and diverse landscapes. The volcanic Azores and Madeira islands also belong to Portugal. The Serra da Estrela mountain range dominates the north, while the central region contains forests,…
Birds can fly because they have wings, a streamlined body, strong muscles and very light, hollow bones. Birds’ bones are very strong and perfectly adapted for flight. They have a dense, strong exterior and an interior strengthened with criss-crossing ridges and webbing. The hollow interior isn’t just to reduce the weight of the bone. Bird…
You might have already seen our exploding seed pods and flying seed helicopters for learning about different types of seed dispersal. This activity teaches children about sticky seed pods. The challenge is to make a container for a seed that sticks ( temporarily ) to clothing. One way plants disperse their seeds is by using…
Most penguins live in and around Antarctica in the southern hemisphere. This means they have to be able to survive in extreme cold conditions. Penguins have several adaptations that allow them to stay warm when temperatures plummet. This simple science investigation uses a wax crayon to show how a waxy coating acts as a water-repellent….
A minibeast hunt is a great science activity for young children. It’s a good excuse for getting the whole family outside on an adventure and provides lots of fun learning opportunities. You don’t need a huge area to explore, a small garden or outdoor space can be filled with minibeasts. A minibeast hunt doesn’t need…
If you decided to visit Antarctica, you’d struggle to survive without specialist clothing and equipment. However, penguins manage to live there perfectly well as they have adapted to survive in their harsh environment. Animals and plants have special adaptations to allow them to thrive in their natural environment. Animals need food, water, shelter and a…
Did you know that honey bees dance to share information with the rest of their colony? Bees use different types of dances to let other bees know where to find nectar ( their food source ). What is a waggle dance? Bees dance in a figure of eight and wag their tail in the middle…
Our changing climate and loss of bee friendly habitats are not good news for bees or the planet. Some species are already extinct, and many more are on the threatened list, but why are bees so important? Why do we need bees? Bees pollinate flowers Bees pollinate 75-80% of food crops worldwide. Without bees to…
This post is part of my United States of Science series with a science experiment or investigation for each state of America! Florida is the 27th state of the United States. When you think of Florida you probably think of theme parks and beautiful beaches, but Florida is also home to state parks such as…
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