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Little Scientists: Hands-On Nature Experiments

byThe Earth SchoolBased in Cooke Town; Excursions across BengaluruStarts from1,200 per sessionView full gallery

Science isn't found in textbooks; it is alive in the soil, the night sky, and the questions children ask. We turn the city into a living laboratory where children discover the mechanics of the world through touch, observation, and curiosity.

Children get a close-up look at a large insect hotel at Kadugodi Tree Park, examining the different materials used to create habitats for various insects.

Children get a close-up look at a large insect hotel at Kadugodi Tree Park, examining the different materials used to create habitats for various insects.

During our "Moth Watch" evening, children gather for a presentation on nocturnal insects before heading out to see them in person, blending classroom learning with outdoor exploration.

Proud growers present their harvest. These children successfully cultivated oyster mushrooms as part of our farm-to-table experiment, learning about the lifecycle of fungi.

At the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), children attend a presentation on the Indian Lily Moth, learning from real scientists in a research environment.

A close-up of a fire red shrimp in our classroom aquarium. The children researched, designed, and set up this entire aquatic habitat themselves.

A close-up of a fire red shrimp in our classroom aquarium. The children researched, designed, and set up this entire aquatic habitat themselves.

A moment of spontaneous science. An older child shows a younger one the tiny insect eggs he discovered on a leaf, sharing his excitement and knowledge in our multi-age classroom.

A quiet morning observation of a white-cheeked barbet building its nest right outside our window. These moments teach children the value of patience and silent observation.

A child gently holds a millipede found during our nature walk. This tactile experience helps build comfort and curiosity about invertebrates.

About Little Scientists: Hands-On Nature Experiments

When children set up a classroom shrimp aquarium, they do not just add water and animals. They spend days researching beneficial bacteria, testing water alkalinity, and selecting the right aquatic plants. It is a lesson in biology that comes alive because they own the process from the very first drop to the moment the first eggs appear in the tank.

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