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Seasonal Experiment

Explorer’s Toolbox

Colorful Celery: Watch how plants drink water

Seed Germination Station: Watch seeds sprout and grow

Phototropism Test: Observe how plants grow towards light

  • Mini Greenhouse Effect: Demonstrate global warming principles
  • Cloud in a Jar: Create a cloud to understand weather phenomena
  • Wind Power Workshop: Build a simple pinwheel to explore wind energy
  • Erosion Exploration: Demonstrate how water shapes landscapes
  • Acid Rain in Action: Show the effects of acid rain on plants and materials

Composting Corner: Learn about decomposition and start your own compost.

Soil Scientists: Explore different types of soil and what lives in them

Earthworm Habitat: Study how worms aerate soil

  • Water Cycle Wonder: Create a mini water cycle
  • Rainwater Detective: Test rainwater quality
  • Hummingbird Haven: Create a nectar feeder to attract and observe hummingbirds
  • This experiment teaches kids about hummingbird diets, behavior, and their role in pollination.
  • Materials:
  • Clean, empty plastic bottle
  • Red paper or paint
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • String or wire for hanging
  • Steps:
  • Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water. Boil the mixture to dissolve sugar, then let it cool.
  • Clean the plastic bottle thoroughly.
  • Cut small feeding holes near the bottle’s neck.
  • Decorate the bottle with red paper or paint (hummingbirds are attracted to red).
  • Fill the bottle with the cooled sugar water.
  • Hang the feeder outside in a quiet area.
  • Safety note: Remind kids to change the sugar water every few days to prevent mold growth.
  • Leaf Rubbing Art: Create artwork while learning about leaf structures
  • Natural Dye Discovery: Extract colors from plants