Steps For Dissecting A Seed By Felipe Moreno
Felipe Moreno, one of the Sassafras twins' botany experts, shares an Argentinian folk ballad which shares the steps for dissecting a seed.
Which one is it - biome, ecosystem, or habitat? The answer, plus a simple STEAM activity
Habitat, Biome, or Ecosystem? All three seem similar, but there are subtle distinctions! Click "Read More" to see what those are and get a simple STEAM activity to use with your students.
How to hunt up the perfect winter nature study subject . . . lichens! {Plus a free notebooking page}
Learn about lichens and get directions for going on your own lichen hunt for the perfect winter nature study. Click "Read More" to get started.
Bee meets flower is not the only way to pollinate, here are the two types of pollination
Moths, bees, and wind can all act as pollinators for plants. Although there are many different types of pollinators, there are just two main types of pollination. Click "Read More" to learn about these with Summer from Sassafras Science.
Summer Beach shares how you can preserve summer blooms on a Nature Print T-shirt
Summer Beach is back today to share how she and Ulysses preserve the stunning summer blooms to wear around and cheer each other up all winter long. Click "Read More" to see how.
Got a black thumb? Make a seed board with your kids instead of planting a garden!
Save those seeds from certain death in the ground and use them to teach your kids instead. Click "Read More" to see 4 steps for making your very own, completely unique seed board.
The Prairie Dog Is Jealous And So We Are Sharing His How To Dye Celery Video
Here in Uncle Cecil's lab, President Lincoln, his lab assistant, is a wee bit jealous. At least that's what we think he meant. So, we gave him the green light to share his "How to Dye Celery" video with you all today.
Hawk Talons Shares Facts And A Free Booklet For Learning About Seasons
In our neck of the woods Old Man Winter is exited scene right and Spring is coming in on scene left! Learn about the seasons and grab a free booklet!
Fight squirrels and storms as you gain leaves to win your Plant Quest
Answer some plant trivia and fight the squirrels and storms to gain leaves to win this super fun game about plants. Click "Read More" to play today!
How To Dissect A Spring Bulb {A Step-by-step Science Activity}
We have asked our favorite botanist, Fiona, to come share a fun, hands-on activity your kids are sure to enjoy this spring - how to dissect a spring bulb!
How To Grow Herbs From Cuttings {A Botany Project}
It's the Summer of Science on the Sassafras Science blog! This week we are looking at how to grow herbs from cuttings.