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Earth Day is tomorrow—here’s a 5-minute science activity

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

The Conscious Classroom

Simple, sustainable STEM ideas that reduce waste, spark curiosity, and inspire young minds.

Hi Reader,

Earth Day is tomorrow.

Need a last-minute activity that’s free, science-focused, and uses just a few things you already have at home or in your classroom?

Try this simple photosynthesis experiment.

All you need:
a leaf, water, a clear cup, a small rock, and sunlight.

That’s it.

Within minutes, kids can actually see photosynthesis happening—tiny oxygen bubbles forming on the leaf right in front of them.

I also created a free student printable to go along with this experiment—perfect if you want to turn it into a quick lesson or activity.

It’s one of the easiest ways to connect Earth Day to real science in a way that sticks. Because at the heart of it, Earth Day is about something pretty incredible: plants give us the oxygen we need to breathe.

It’s a small reminder of how connected we are to the natural world.

Let me know if you try this experiment!

Sustainably yours,

— Jessica

Founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable​
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by Jessica Purcell

Are you a parent or teacher that’s looking to integrate science and sustainability concepts into your learners’ lives? I’m here to help! My name is Jessica and I’m a science teacher and mom that creates hands-on sustainability and STEM lessons for grades K-8 to cultivate critical thinking skills and foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

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