Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous Plants | 12-Page Science & Nature Study

Wait... plants can catch animals?! 🌱🪰

Explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants with this hands-on Little Roots Learning science and nature study!

This 12-page study introduces young learners to the incredible ways carnivorous plants catch prey while also teaching an important concept: these plants still use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make sugars through photosynthesis. Catching prey helps them obtain extra nutrients.

Inside, children will explore:

🌱 What makes a plant carnivorous

☀️ Photosynthesis & why carnivorous plants still need sunlight

🪰 Venus flytraps and snap traps

🌿 Pitcher plants and pitfall traps

💧 Sundews and sticky traps

🗺️ Where carnivorous plants grow — including some right here in Maine!

🔎 Comparing three different kinds of traps

✂️ Build a paper Venus flytrap

🎨 Design an imaginary carnivorous plant

🌎 Learn how to protect wild carnivorous plants

🧠 Complete a Little Plant Investigator review

Children will observe, match, draw, create, discuss and investigate throughout the study.

Perfect for homeschool, nature study, science lessons, morning baskets, co-ops or simply following a child's curiosity!

12 pages | Ages 2–9 | $5 Digital Download