We are a bunch self-confessed nature-loving science girls at our place. Here are a few activities we’ve tried that help connect kids with nature in their backyard, in their neighbourhood, or out in the wild!
Nature-based Science Activities for Kids
Colour Changing Flowers ExperimentRead More...
Autumn STEAM: tracing the veins of a leafRead More...
What lives in dirt?Read More...
Why Spiny Leaf Phasmids Make Great Insect Pets {and how to make a DIY enclosure!}Read More...
Planet Earth CraftRead More...
Which flowers absorb the most vibrant colours?Read More...
Mushroom Spore Prints: nature science for kidsRead More...
Can you start a fire with a magnifying glass?Read More...
Bicoloured FlowersRead More...
Anatomy of a ladybird craft – with movable elytra and hidden wings!Read More...
Learning about Corroboree FrogsRead More...
Finding North: a fun hiking game for kidsRead More...
Science Craft: Mushroom Monkeys!Read More...
Ladybird Life Cycle Craft: Learning about MetamorphosisRead More...
Comparing Seeds – a Nature Study Science ActivityRead More...
How to Dye Multicoloured Flowers in Red, White and BlueRead More...
Science + Art: Mushroom Spore Print Car PaintingRead More...
For more ideas, you might like our Biology page – there’s lots of ideas over there to help kids learn about the fascinating living creatures that we share our world with.
Would you call yourself a nature-loving science girl too? What’s your favourite idea that involves science and nature? We’d love to try it!