Outdoor Science: Plants

Description

Get outside and do some fun science experiments! From growing flowers and vegetables, to building a bee hotel or aging a tree, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment. This book tells you all you need to know about plants - what types of plants are there and where do they grow? Discover the different parts of a plant and why they're important, from roots and petals to leaves and seeds. Follow the life cycle of a plant and see how seeds grow. See how plants release water through their leaves in a simple experiment. This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning. Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two science curriculum.

Sonya Newland is an experienced author of children's books. She specialises in geography.