Only when your child sees how our world works, can they push themselves to discover something new. That is why science experiments are so important for budding young minds. They get the creative juices flowing and they teach kids to be keen observers, think critically, and gain confidence in their ability to solve problem. This project visually shows how flowers and plants drink water. While you are working together, encourage kids to ask questions and offer opinions on how it works.
Materials:
Directions:
- Fill two glasses with 2/3 cup of water each. Have your child pour half a vial of food coloring into each glass and mix. Let them choose two colors so there’s a different shade in each glass.
- Place a flower in each glass. Trim the stem of the flower so that it doesn’t droop over the glass. This also helps the flower absorb the colored water.
- Have your child to observe the flower with a magnifying glass. Within an hour, the veins of the stem will become colored by the food dye. The longer the flower is in the dyed water, the more color it will absorb.
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