Deciduous tree leaves fall in autumn due to a breakdown in cells connecting the leaves to stems. The decreased sunlight in autumn produces a chemical that destroys the connecting cells.
How Desert Plants Survive
Desert Plant Adaptations and Survival Desert plants have physical and behavioral mechanisms that help them to adapt the climate of the desert. What is a Desert? A desert is a place that most think of as being very hot and arid (dry). Actually, all deserts are arid, but temperature-wise there are both hot and cold deserts. […]
The Blooming of a Paper Flower
Introduction to the Science At Home Series: Project 1: Fun With Water Investigation: The Blooming of a Paper Flower Andrea Roseman, a homeschooling mom with two lovely children, tested this experiment and posted comments on her website, WhatEverPhilippians48. Andrea and I exchanged ideas and with her approval, I have included her hints, clues, and suggestions to […]
Chia Seed Science Projects Ideas
How to Write a Science Project Question An Experimental Science Project is a Cause/Effect investigation. In other words, the change in one thing causes something else to change. The “Cause” part of the investigation is what you will have control over. The “Effect” part of the investigation is what you will be observing to decide […]
Why Dead Leaves Stay Attached to Stems
When a branch or even a stem is cut from a deciduous tree, why do the leaves stay attached to stems? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abscission Special cells attach deciduous leaves to stems. In autumn, decreased sunlight triggers the production of chemicals that breakdown the walls of the attaching cells. This results in the leaves falling off of the […]
Chia Seeds: Physical Properties
Investigation of Physical Properties Objective: To observe and describe the physical properties of both dry and wet Chia seeds. Science Terms: hydration– to fill with waterphysical properties– Characteristics used to identify something; physical properties include: color, size, shape and texture.relative size- A comparison of the size of an object to something with a familiar size; as big […]
Growing Chia Seeds
Chia Planters These are forms made with the same clay as clay flower pots are made of . I wonder…Will chia seeds grow on pieces of clay pots? Let’s Find Out! Materialssmall bowl1/4 cup (63 mL) measuring cuptap water2 teaspoons (10mL) Chia seedscontainerbroken pottery pieces (nurseries might provide the broken pieces of clay pottery)misting bottle […]
The Fastest Moving Plant
To date, the fastest moving plant is the White Mulberry (Morus alba). The flower of this mulberry tree shoots pollen at speeds around 200 meters per second. The flower is able to shoot pollen so quickly because its stamens work like medieval catapults. How a Catapult Works A catapult is known as a trebuchet, which […]
Chlelate: Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is an organic molecule. The basic organic molecule is composed of carbon and hydrogen. More complex organic compounds contain carbon, hydrogen, and other elements such as oxygen and nitrogen. A chelate is an organic compound with a central metal ion. Chlorophyll is one of the most important chelates in nature. In the diagram, the […]
Paper Flowers
