The Science of Spring

Spring into Science: Fun Ways to Teach the Seasons

Spring is an exciting time of year for young scientists! Flowers bloom, baby animals are born, and the days start getting longer and warmer. It’s the perfect season to explore the science of seasonal change with your boffins. In this post, we’ll share fun facts about spring, engaging ways to teach it, and simple science experiments to bring the season to life.

The Science of Spring

Spring arrives because of Earth’s tilt as it orbits the Sun. When the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun, we get more daylight and warmer temperatures—welcoming the new season!

🌞 Fun Fact: The first day of spring, called the vernal equinox, is when day and night are nearly the same length. From this point on, the days get longer!

Fun Facts About Spring

🌷 Flowers "know" when to bloom! Plants sense temperature and light changes, telling them when to wake up after winter.

🐣 Baby animals are everywhere! Many species give birth in spring because the warmer weather and abundant food help their young survive.

🌎 Spring moves at different speeds! In the UK, spring moves north at about 2 miles per hour—meaning it arrives in the south before the north!

🐦 Birds sing louder in spring! As birds return from migration, males sing to attract mates and defend their territory.

Simple Spring Science Experiments

🌱 Grow a Seed in a Jar – Place a bean seed in a clear cup with wet paper towels. Watch it sprout roots and grow towards the light!

💦 Make a Rain Gauge – Cut the top off a plastic bottle and measure rainfall over a week. Compare your data with a weather forecast.

☀️ Shadows & the Sun – Mark the length of a shadow at different times of day. Over the day, see how shadows get shorter as the Sun climbs higher in the sky.

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