These simple ice decorations are very easy to make, look fantastic, and provide lots of learning opportunities as children observe water freezing, becoming ice, and then melting back into a liquid. Young children will enjoy feeling the ice ( let it melt a little first ) and trying to melt it by dropping warm water…
We’ve dissected flowers many times before, but this was our first attempt at a 3D flower model. A model is a great hands-on way to learn about the structure and function of plant organs and the importance of pollination. I’ve also made some FREE flower structure revision cards you might like. 3D Flowering Plant Model…
This paper plate spinner is an easy and fun way to demonstrate the life cycle of a flowering plant. Paper plates work really well for creating spinners, but I’ve also created a handy template you can print to make it even easier. For older children, you can extend the activity by adding in extra stages,…
Plants don’t always seem like the most interesting of topics to study, but there are lots of brilliant, hands-on plant science experiments and activities which are fantastic for learning about different types of flowers, trees and plants and the conditions they need to grow. I also have a free booklet at the bottom of the post containing…
This germination science investigation is very simple but fascinating. Did you know you can grow a bean in a jar with just a little water? Once the seed has germinated, you can place it in soil for the plant to finish growing. The jar allows children to see the seeds, roots and shoots easily. What…
Growing cress is great for a fun, fast, educational gardening project. Cress is inexpensive, easy to grow and a fantastic way to teach children about germination and the conditions needed for healthy plants to grow. We grew our cress caterpillar in an egg box and watered the seeds a little each day. How to grow…
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