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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Spring STEM Challenges

    Spring STEM Challenges

    March 14, 2022 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    Today’s new STEM challenges celebrate all things spring! Try these easy spring STEM Challenges to get the new season off to a great start. Here at Science Sparks we are most definitely looking forward to some better weather and all the new growth and life that spring brings.

    What is Spring?

    Spring is the season in between winter and summer often associated with flowers blooming, trees starting to grow green leaves, chicks and lambs being born and the weather finally warming up after a cold winter. The hours of daylight starts to lengthen building up to the longest day on the 21st June in the Northern Hemisphere.

    What is the Spring Equinox?

    There are two equinoxes each year ( an equinox is when the sun passes directly over the equator – the tilt of the Earth is 0 degrees ). On both equinoxes the hours of daylight are equal to the hours of darkness. Equinoxes occur around March 21st ( beginning of spring ) and September 21st ( start of autumn ).

    Solstices happen round June 21st and December 21st marking the start of summer and the start of winter.

    In the Northern Hemisphere the June solstice is the first day of summer and the December solstice the first day of Winter. In the Southern Hemisphere it’s the other way round.

    Now we know a little about the seasons, let’s get into the fun bit!!

    Spring STEM Challenges

    You can print the spring STEM Challenge cards by clicking on the image below, or just follow the instructions on the linked pages.

    4 spring STEM Challenges on a sheet of A4 paper ready to be printed.
    Spring STEM

    Dissect a Flower

    A flower dissection is a simple spring science activity that can easily be adapted for different ages.

    Younger children can pull the flower apart and identify the stem, leaves and petals.

    Older children can look in more detail and identify the reproductive parts of the plant too!

    labelled flower diagram using real flowers that have been dissected

    Another idea is to make a 3D flower model.

    Opening Flowers

    This opening flowers challenge is a lovely spring time activity that always gets a wow response from my children.

    You simply cut a flower shape out from different types of paper, fold up the petals, place the flower on top of water in a tray and watch as it opens.

    Capillary action experiment using sugar paper flowers with the petals folded up. The petals then open when the flower is put onto the surface of water because the paper absorbs water by capillary action.

    Build a Rain Shelter or Umbrella

    The idea behind this challenge is to build a waterproof shelter or umbrella to keep a toy figure dry.

    We made umbrellas for Incy Wincy Spider.

    umbrellas for Incy wincy

    Make a Sundial

    Did you know you can make a sundial from just a pencil and a bit of plasticine ( and a sunny day )?

    The challenge is to plot 12 hours!! It might not give you the shape you imagine…

    Simple sundial made by placing a straw in plasticine outside and marking how the shadows change throughout the day.

    More Spring STEM Challenges

    Grow a bean in a jar

    A bean in a jar is an easy activity is a great way to learn about the conditions needed for germination. Another idea is to set up two and grow one in the dark and one in the light to see what happens.

    Make a raincloud in a jar.

    Make your own seed bombs!

    These sprout heads are a great springtime activity too!

    Learn about different types of clouds by making egg white on toast!

    4 pieces of toast with egg white shaped clouds!

    Can you think of any more spring STEM challenges for us?

    Collage of free printable spring STEM Challenges for kids

    Last Updated on August 6, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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