Irish Potato Science
(Various sources)
Grades PreK-12, with parental supervision
Since it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and the potato is a staple of the Irish diet, we thought it would be fun to offer some science experiments using potatoes!
Can You Push A Straw Through A Potato?
This website will teach you how to push a straw through a potato so you can amaze your friends on St. Pat’s Day, and explain the science behind it!
Get the 4-1-1 on how to make a potato battery and why it works.
The Potato Then & Now – A Potato Curriculum
This site offers a comprehensive look at the past and present history of potatoes. It includes the story of the potato’s Peruvian beginnings, its migration around the world (along with a historical timeline), how the potato was introduced to Ireland and the story of the Irish Potato Famine, the biology of the potato and info on its cultivation cycle — and the fungus that was responsible for the Irish Potato Famine, the modern science and technology of potato production, a potato curriculum for grades 3-9, and lots of fascinating trivia facts about the potato.
Potato Print and Play Activities
The Idaho Potato Commission offers potato-themed word searches, mazes, and coloring pages for FREE.
Universal Preschool shares some great educational and fun ideas for having potato fun with preschoolers.
Have fun learning with potatoes!
