Science Everywhere: Amy and Alex's Backyard Adventure

Amy loved to play outside in her backyard. She would spend hours exploring the plants, watching the bees buzz around, and feeling the warm sun on her face. One day, Amy’s mom told her that all of these things were a part of science. Amy was curious and wanted to learn more.

Amy’s friend, Alex, came over to play and she told him all about science. They decided to go on an adventure to learn more about the science all around them.

First, they looked at the plants in the garden. Amy told Alex that plants use sunlight to make their own food, a process called photosynthesis. They also learned about the different parts of the plant like the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.

Next, they watched the bees collecting nectar from the flowers. Amy explained that bees are important for helping plants make new seeds. The bees take the nectar from the flowers and spread it to other flowers, which helps the plants reproduce.

Then, they went to the pond in the park and watched the water. Amy told Alex that water is made up of tiny molecules and it can change from a liquid to a solid (ice) or a gas (steam).

Finally, they felt the warm sun on their skin and Amy explained that the sun gives us light and heat. She told Alex that the sun is a star and it gives us energy.

After their adventure, Amy and Alex realized that science is everywhere. From the plants in the garden, to the bees, water, and sun, they could see science in action all around them. They were amazed at how much they had learned in just one day.

From that day on, Amy and Alex looked at the world around them with a new sense of wonder. They understood that science is all around us, and they couldn’t wait to learn more.