Seed science

It may be too early in the spring to think about seeds and ways to show seed dispersal. In fact, the weather may not be cooperating at all! Is it rainy during April where you live? I can still remember the baseball season when my son was little and the month of April was always

In this lesson we’ll be learning about seeds, talking about how they grow, and investigating seeds with our senses. Investigating seeds spring nature study Investigating Seeds Do you remember the video we watched of the chicken embryo growing inside its egg? A seed is a plant embryo, inside its own protective covering. We’re planting […]

9 kids science activities about seeds, explore different seed structures, watch seeds spread around, observe seed sprout, and record discoveries.

Try these easy plant activities for preschool this spring! Get kids learning about plants with these easy planting activities.

Have you ever seen apple seeds dance? No? Then you have to put this apple seed science experiment on your must do list. Kids (and grown ups) will flip when they see it! We decided to put a fall spin o

What a busy week! I can’t believe it is only Thursday! Well we’ve been up to our elbows in plants this week. Here’s a peek at what’s been “sproutin”” in our classroom! To kick off our seeds and plants unit, we’ve been using The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle (You can check out this special […]

Science for Kids: Dissect a Bean Seed with free observation recording sheet! (NGSS- Next Generation Science Standard LS1.C)~ Buggy and Buddy

Learning about seed dispersal is an important part of any 2nd and 3rd grade science curriculum. Use this exciting set of activities to teach your students about how seeds disperse. They can explore examples of seed dispersal through a fun STEM challenge and learn more in these kid-friendly Youtube videos. With this set of activities, your students will gain an understanding of the many ways seeds disperse and the importance of the process.

In this blog post, I've gathered my favorite plant science experiments, from sprouting seeds to discovering how light, water, and soil influence plant growth, to flower and leaf experiments, and beyond. These hands-on activities will cultivate a deeper appreciation for the environment and inspire your child to embrace curiosity and get their hands dirty—literally! Free

Learn about the seeds we eat in all kinds of foods with this hands-on nature science activity for kids. Goes great with Eric Carle's Tine Seed book.