10 Plant Experiments for Elementary School

Bring Science to Life with Hands-On Plant Experiments!

Make your next science unit unforgettable! These 10 fun and simple plant experiments help students explore how light, water, and soil affect plant growth—all through easy, hands-on discovery. Perfect for Grades 4–5, this low-prep science lesson keeps curiosity blooming and engagement high.

What’s Included:

• 10 easy-to-follow plant experiments
• Step-by-step teacher and student instructions
• Printable observation & reflection worksheet
• Answer key for quick grading
• Materials list (uses items you already have!)

How It Works:

Students rotate through experiment stations to explore plant science concepts in small groups. They’ll:

• Watch seeds sprout
• See how celery absorbs colored water
• Discover how plants bend toward light
• Predict, observe, and record results

It’s perfect for centers, science labs, or Earth Day activities, and easily adapts for whole-group instruction or independent learning.

Standards & Skills:

• Scientific inquiry and experimentation
• Making predictions and observations
• Recording and interpreting data
• NGSS-aligned for elementary plant science

Why Teachers Love It:

“My students were totally engaged—simple setup, big results!”
“Perfect mix of fun and real science skills!”
“So easy to prep—everything’s ready to go!”

This ready-to-use lesson helps you teach real science while sparking student curiosity and teamwork.

Bring excitement to your science lessons—watch your students explore, experiment, and grow!