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In the Conservation Lab
Step inside the conservation lab with the conservators!
Nelumbo nucifera
Let’s explore a plant that lives on the water! What do you notice? How do you think this plant has adapted to survive in its environment?
Lotus
Use the elements of art to guide you as you look closely at lotuses and explore how different artists have been inspired by lotuses.
Sunlight Investigation
How do different levels of sunlight influence plant growth and the structure of a habitat? Look for ways that a plant’s growth is affected by different levels of light.
Stem Investigation
What are the parts of a stem and why are these parts important for plant growth and survival? Make observations about the parts and features of stems and make inferences about how stems help plants grow and survive.
Soil Investigation
What is soil made of and why is it important to plants? Investigate the composition of soil by using your senses and simple tools to make inferences about why soil is important for plant growth.
Seed Investigation
What are the parts of a seed and why are the parts important for plant growth and survival? Make observations about the parts and features of seeds and make inferences about how seeds help plants grow and survive.