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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Grenada -Around the World in 50 Experiments

    Grenada -Around the World in 50 Experiments

    March 16, 2023 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    Our next stop in our journey Around the World in 50 Experiments is a chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea called Grenada. Grenada is made up of three islands, Grenada, Petit Martinique and Carriacou. These volcanic islands have a beautiful tropical climate, gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests and abundant wildlife.

    Leatherback sea turtle, nutmeg, cinnammon and the flag of Grenada
    Map of Grenada showing the 3 islands and St Vincent and the Grenadines

    Grenada produces lots of spices, including nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, bay leaves and turmeric.

    Grenada – Fun Facts

    Grenada produces around one-third of the world’s nutmeg!

    nutmeg growing on a tree

    As well as spices, Grenada is famous for its cocoa production.

    The official language of Grenada is English.

    Levera Beach is known for its population of Leatherback turtles, which are now critically endangered.

    Leatherback turtle on the beach

    The population of Grenada is around 110,000.

    Grenada is nicknamed The Island of Spice.

    Grenada is home to the world’s first underwater sculpture park. The structures are mostly made from pH-neutral concrete, which attracts marine life to form an artificial reef. This is great as it also attracts tourists reducing pressure on the natural reefs.

    Underwater sculpture park in Grenada

    Science Activity Ideas – Grenada

    Leatherback Turtles

    Rainy Day Mum has a great activity with a plastic bag jellyfish showing how easily animals can mistake plastic for food. Eating just one piece of plastic can be life-threatening to a turtle*.

    Spice and Smells

    Smell and taste activity

    Grenada is famous for its spices. Spices give off lovely smells and add delicious flavour to foods. Did you know how a food smells affects its taste?

    Try eating something while holding your nose; you’ll probably find it doesn’t taste as good as when you can fully smell it.

    The activity below is taken from my book, Gross Science, but you can download this activity free of charge.

    How does taste affect smell?
    Does smell impact taste? Explanation and activity, taken from Gross Science

    Spiced play dough

    Nurture Store also has some lovely spiced play dough ideas. These would work well as part of a guess the spice game.

    Where will you go next on our journey Around the World in 50 Experiments?

    Reference

    • https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-do-sea-turtles-eat-unfortunately-plastic-bags
    Image of the flag of Grenada, cinnammon and nutmeg for learning activities about Grenada

    Last Updated on March 17, 2023 by Emma Vanstone

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