Why might a beautiful garden suddenly become quiet?
This two-page STEM activity introduces children to the idea of a nectar gap—a period when hungry garden visitors cannot find enough blooming flowers.
Children identify clues that a nectar gap may be happening, explore what pollinators need, sequence the steps Maya uses to solve the garden mystery, and design their own solution using flowers that bloom across different seasons and times of day.
A story-inspired way to practice observation, sequencing, problem-solving, ecology, and garden science.
Includes: 2 printable STEM activity pages.