Activity

Exploring Acorns

Activity

Exploring Acorns

If you have oak trees, you probably have acorns, which can be fun and interesting to explore. It is valuable for learners to become aware of and learn about oaks and their acorn seeds, since oaks are extremely important for supporting many organisms within an ecosystem. You don’t need whole acorns to do the activity—any acorn, and maybe especially broken or partial acorns, can be a fun mystery to look at!

Self-guided activity, best for learners 6-years-old and older, or younger learners with adult support.

Materials: 


  • Hand lens or magnifier (optional)


Exploring Acorns Card: Acorn woodpeckers can store thousands of acorns in trees, fences, or buildings. Have you ever seen holes where woodpeckers store acorns?

Topics: Nature & Environment

Activity Type: Outdoor Activity

Language: Spanish, English