Raising butterflies in the classroom is always a highlight and a fantastic finish to any life cycle unit. In this post I’ll show you how to easily raise butterflies in your classroom. I’ll share tips I’ve learned about managing your kids and their caterpillars, super-engaging … [Read more...]
Plant and Animal Interdependence Activities for 2nd Grade
In second grade, students build on prior knowledge and expand their understanding of plant and animal interdependence. We explore the basic needs of plants and animals and ways that they depend on each other for survival. We investigate how animals help plants disperse seeds and … [Read more...]
Cheese Powder Pollination Activity for Kids
In this unique pollination activity for kids, students develop a simple model that mimics the function of a butterfly, or any insect, pollinating flowers. Pollination is an important process in the life cycle of plants and a fun one for kids to demonstrate. Read on to learn a fun … [Read more...]
Easy Seed Science Experiments & Parts of a Seed Activities
Germinating seeds and growing plants is a must-do activity for elementary students learning about the plant life cycle. But have you ever wondered what the inside of a seed looks like? These easy seed science experiments are a great way for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students to … [Read more...]
Seed Dispersal Activity: Build an Exploding Seed Pod
How do plants disperse their seeds? One way is through an adaptation called exploding seed pods. It's not quite as dramatic as it sounds, but some plants have the ability to launch their seeds a good distance away from the parent plant. This helps ensure the young plant's … [Read more...]
