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Observation Skills: Get Back to Nature

Nature gives kids so many ways to practice observation skills, whether it’s an experiment that helps them understand how plant roots absorb water or helping provide shelter for bees. Check out these three fun activities that combine a love of nature with an appreciation for science!

Food-Coloring Carnations

How do plants “drink” water? This experiment lets kids see how liquids travel through a stem and into petals.

 

Recycled Soda Bottle Terrarium

Get a close-up view of how water evaporates and condenses in this recycled-bottle terrarium.

 

Make a Bee Condo

Make a home for bees in a hard-to-reach spot in your back yard—and remember, bees leave you alone if you leave them alone!