Carnivorous Plants make excellent subjects for science projects for students.  There is a lot of still unknown information about carnivorous plants, and scientific contributions from students can help us all better understand these fascinating plants and their culture.  Science projects and investigations can be simple or complex and involve students of all ages.

Project Ideas

Student Laboratory Worksheets

Propagating Carnivorous Plants by Leaf Cuttings

Trigger Timing and Speed of Trap Closure in the Venus Flytrap

Helpful Hints for Science Projects

Practical Considerations When Using CPs in Science Projects

Helpful Resources

General Information

Classification

Habitats

Types of Carnivorous Plants

Growing Tips

Wingless Fruit Flies: A Great CP Food

Suggestions for Carnivorous Plants to Grow

Propagation

Free Classroom Materials

Carnivorous Plant Nursery is happy to provide a set of free Sundew leaf cuttings for students to investigate leaf propagation.  Students can observe the development of sundew plantlets along the margins of mature leaves.  They can also identify and investigate the variables that affect this process.  A productive experiment will end with dozens of mature healthy sundew plants.  Full instructions are included.  Shipping and handling will need to be prepaid.  This kit is available in the “Teaching Stuff” or "Supplies" Section of our Online Store.