Seed science

Easy seed science experiments for first, second, and 3rd grade kids. Find teaching ideas for germinating seeds, dissecting seeds and labeling the parts of a seed. Simple to do in the classroom or homeschool and a fun addition to your plant life cycle activities.

Does your student know the 5 parts of a seed? If not, you'll love our free science handouts to give to your students! Teach your students the intricate parts of a seed with charts, journaling, & more!

A STEM Challenge for creating ways to show how seeds are dispersed. Students try 6 different ways to show seed dispersal. Each group designs a different way.

The coolest apple seed science experiment ever--dancing apple seeds! Simple to set up and sure to be a huge hit with kids!

Seed Dispersal Anchor Chart

Teach kids about the needs of seeds with this seed experiment that answers the question: "What liquids help seeds grow?"

When I think of Spring, I think of planting seeds, growing plants and flowers, gardening ideas and all things outside! With these easy seed science activities, even the youngest kids can explore, investigate and plant seeds right along with the big kids or just you! These ideas are also perfect for the classroom setting to....Read More »

Seeds are where the magic of nature begins. It's amazing that so much can come from such an often tiny little thing. Seeds are really quite extraordinary when you think about it. They have enough food for the embryo until it can take up food through its roots. The protective barrier lets in some water

A fun science experiment and seed dispersal activity for 2nd and 3rd graders learning about exploding seed pods while studying the life cycle of plants. Students build a simple model to show one of the ways that seeds travel.There are a lot of creative science activities for kids on this blog that are perfect for classroom teachers and homeschool parents!

Help kids learn more about seeds with this science investigation. Observe and compare the properties of different kinds of seeds.