Cycad Teacher Resources

In this cycads worksheet, students will read a short essay on the cycad tree, including it's reproductive strategies and it's general characteristics. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions based on what they read.

Two very hip teenagers walk through the forest collecting evergreen cones. One teaches the other about gymnosperms: cycads, ginkoes, gnetophytes, and conifers. He tries to convince his friend how amazing cones are, while she defends...

Students identify what makes up a seed.  In this gymnosperms lesson students identify conifers and explain how they reproduce and what the importance of gymnosperms are. 

In this tree worksheet, students write a tree type in the middle of the graphic organizer and then fill out the 4 parts of the graphic organizer. Students fill out parts for definition, characteristics, examples, and non examples.

A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the extinct cycad plant.

Describes the characteristics of gymnosperms and discusses conifers, cycads, Ginkgo plants, and gnetophytes.

Article explaining what a gymnosperm is, and its origin in the Carboniferous Period. It covers taxonomy, distribution, and types of gymnosperms and how they reproduce. (Published: March 24, 2010)

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Take this ten-question review quiz over gymnosperm plants. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.

An in-depth reference explaining the role of seed plants in biological diversity. Photographs and labeled diagrams help learners with understanding.

A review of conifer biology. Illustrations are great and help clarify the text, which can get a bit advanced for a general audience. A great resource for exam review.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gymnosperms have seeds, but they do not produce fruit. Instead, the seeds of gymnosperms are usually found in cones. Learn more about gymnosperms in this learning...

Learn the characteristics and ecology of seed plants.

This engaging article on gymnosperms offers good descriptions and background on these seed bearing plants. Learn about their characteristics and what makes these plants different from angiosperms.

This site provides information on the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. If you click on the link "virtual tour", a new page will appear with a map of the garden, and details about the contents in the garden.

This lesson will explain the characteristics and function of gymnosperm plants. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Gymnosperms."

This lesson will explain the characteristics and function of gymnosperm plants. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Gymnosperms."

This lesson will explain the characteristics and function of gymnosperm plants. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Gymnosperms."