Vines Teacher Resources

Students review the life and work of Andy Goldsworthy. Using this information, they gather organic objects to create their own sailing vessel. They reflect on their artwork and determine what problem their artwork solves.

Young scholars develop skills in letter recognition. They trace leaves on paper cut outs. Students write upper case letters on oak leafs and lower case letters on acorns. They match leaves to appropriate acorns.

Students identify seeds humans eat and do not eat. Students make seed collections, using common kitchen foods. Students display seeds from the foods they serve and discuss them with their guests. Students complete activities which...

The student will identify main and secondary parts of a tree.1. Help students brainstorm and list the many ways we use trees every day (most paper goods, firewood, building materials, etc.). 2. Share background information. 3. Read...

In this reading response worksheet, students read a story about a boy's wish. Students give their opinion about the end of the story and have the opportunity to continue writing about the boy's adventures.

In this science related worksheet, students find and circle eleven key terms associated with the Amazon forest in a word search puzzle going in a variety of directions.

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students identify the words that relate to Earth Day by reading the 14 clues. Students complete the crossword puzzle with the clues.

In this wartime worksheet, students read a one page text about soldiers life while fighting in the trenches. Included are disturbing pictures and graphic quotations from former soldiers. There are no questions.

In this diet/health worksheet, students complete a word search, finding words related to travel snacks, and read a healthy snack mix recipe. Worksheet is 2 pages, 1 in English and 1 in Spanish.

In this initial consonant worksheet, students write the beginning sound [v] of 5 words. One example is done for students.

This movie shows the extreme nutational movements of morning glory vines. Climbing vines need to find a suitable support on which to grow. Shortly after germinating, the young plant begins what appears to be a hunting motion in which the...

We tend to think of plants as immobile, but the tendrils of a vine, such as the morning glory, actually move in response to touch. Tendrils wrap around structures, which give the plant something to grow on. In this science fair project,...

Some of the ideas of Standing Rock Sioux author Vine Deloria, Jr., are quoted here. Site also includes mention of recent literary awards bestowed on Deloria, a theologian, lawyer, university professor, and Native American leader.

Increased forest fragmentation and a boost in carbon dioxide may contribute to the vines' success.

What happened in the abandoned house with nothing but a vine running through it? Read the full text of the short story "A Vine on the House" by Ambrose Bierce to find out.

Academy biologist Brian provides a behind the scenes look at feeding the Burmese vine snakes (Ahaetulla fronticincta). These snakes are arboreal (tree-dwelling) and eat fish, which is a rare combination. To date, Steinhart Aquarium at...

A fellow teacher has put together a cross-curricular unit for the song "The Wheels on the Bus." There are lots of games, and project ideas to get students excited about learning.

Using the "Jack Be Nimble," nursery rhyme, teachers are given a variety of cross-curricular ideas to make the nursery rhyme come alive for the students.

A virtual who's who of invasive plants, herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees. This comprehensive site provides easy-to-read fact sheets that contain native ranges, plant descriptions, ecological threats, U.S. distributions & habitats,...

An image of Vine Deloria, Jr..

An image of Vine Deloria, Jr..

An image of Vine Deloria, Jr..

Line drawing of a pumpkin on a vine.

Dangling from branches over water, they watch and wait for fish to swim close to the surface before plunging their heads into the water. Arboreal (tree-dwelling) snakes who eat fish are very rare. To date, Steinhart Aquarium at the...