What are science projects on Venus Fly Traps?

One experiment you can conduct is whether sunlight has an effect on the speed at which the plant's leaves close. You will need to expose several Venus Flytraps to varying degrees of sunlight, ranging from extraordinarily faint light to completely unfiltered sunlight. read more

Because of these plants' unique properties, they are ideal for science projects. Sunlight's Effect on Trap Speed The "mouth" of the Venus Flytrap automatically closes when a foreign object places pressure on the inside of the leaf and touches the sensitive "hairs" on the outside of the leaf. read more

Video demo - Investigations with Venus' Fly Traps Charles Darwin called the Venus' Fly Trap ‘one of the most wonderful plants in the world'. In this activity, perfect for STEM science clubs, students investigate what causes a Venus' Fly Trap to shut its trap. read more

Experiment With Venus FlyTraps: A 2nd Grade Science Project written by: Alicia • edited by: Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch • updated: 1/4/2012 I did this project with my daughter when she was in 2nd grade and she absolutely loved it. read more