Botany science experiments

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

Sprout a sweet potato in your Preschool, Pre-K, or Kindergarten classroom. Kids can observe and record plant growth of the sweet potato sprouts.

With Fall on it's way for my friends in the northern hemisphere and spring down here I thought I would share this easy experiment any one can do any time of the year. Earlier this year Sir N and I spent a delightful day out at Barwon Waste Management Education Centre where we helped in an experiment called Compost in a Bottle. This is a wonderful experiment you can do at home and watch over the year to see what happens. You will Need Strips of news paper Blood & Bone (garden fertilizer)…

Earth Day science experiment: cut a green leaf off of a plant. fill the glass with water. Place the leaf in the glass. Put the leaf in a sunny location. Make a prediction what you will see in an hour. Write down your prediction on a piece of paper. After an hour carefully look at the leaf and side of the glass. You should be able to see lots of tiny bubbles that have formed on the edges of the plant and on the side of the glass.

We’ve compiled a selection of hands-on activities and experiments to help show students some of the concepts of photosynthesis in action.

Try this simple plant needs experiment for students to investigate how the lack of sunlight affects plants.

Geotropism is the growth response of a plant in response to gravity. Roots exhibit positive geotropism while stems and leaves exhibit negative geotropism.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

Our latest science experiments for kids is all about leaves! We used colored water to observe how liquids move through the leaves of plants. This post also includes a free printable recording sheet. NGSS: Disciplinary Core Idea LS1.C Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest Board! With all the new growth in our yard this spring,...