Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Photosynthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on photosynthesis including what it is, the word and symbol equations for photosynthesis, how it works, and how the extra glucose is used. It also offers links to a video and a test.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Leaf Me Alone!

For Students 3rd - 8th
How do leaves breathe? PBS site explores how plants breathe and sustain life.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: How to Extract Chlorophyll Easily

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents four simple techniques for extracting chlorophyll from leaves.
Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape

For Students 3rd - 5th
Inspector LePlant and his friends look at the world of plants in this site for younger students. Features include the parts of plants and the seven basic requirements that plants need to survive as well as a short quiz.
Interactive
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Trees Are Terrific

For Students 3rd - 6th
What is a tree? Site asks users to travel along with Pierre to find out.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: Introduction to Plants

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses plants, their needs, and their importance, and describes the structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Life Science: The Importance of Plants

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses plants, their needs, and their importance. The structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves are covered as well.
Interactive
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Trees Are Terrific

For Students 3rd - 5th
The cartoon character Pierre discusses and illustrates the parts of a tree in a format suitable for younger students.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Touch and Feel: Plant Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This introductory lesson centers on getting hands-on before getting drug into the vocabulary and nomenclature. In cooperative learning groups students will describe leaves in simple terms. Then, students will use various resources for...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Why Roots, Stems, and Leaves Are Important

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson emphasizes the importance of roots, stems, and leaves to plants. Students will explore Internet sites and do a hands-on experiment to learn facts about these parts of plants.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring Plant Leaves

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this lesson, first-grade young scholars become plant explorers. They explore the Internet and take a nature walk to learn the similarities and differences in plants and leaves.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Plant Tissues and Organs Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Review the main vocabulary and processes in plant tissues and organs.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Printable Lesson: Leaf Hunt!

For Students Pre-K - K
In this printable lesson, children will compare and collect different leaves.
eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Asexual Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from Kimball's Biology Pages provides information on Asexual Reproduction in plants, and also in animals, where it is less common. Includes information on stems, leaves, roots, plant propagation and apomixis.
eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Asexual Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you've ever needed to know regarding asexual reproduction. Modules include Asexual Reproduction in Plants, Asexual Reproduction in Animals, Why Choose Asexual Reproduction? Materials can be used as supplemental resources or as...
Graphic
Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: How to Grow Carrot Leaves

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This one...
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: How Plants Spice Up Our Lives

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students take apart and label basic parts of a plant in this lesson plan. The students also use kitchen spices to determine which part of a plant was used for various flavorings.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Why Are Trees Important?

For Teachers K - 1st
After reading about trees and having a class discussion, students go to a local park to observe trees and collect leaves. Back in class, the leaves are sorted and identified to see what tree types are most common. Additional ideas for...
Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Learning From Leaves: A Look at Leaf Color [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Lesson plan that takes learners through an experiment to test the effects of light levels and temperature on the color of leaves.
Website
Other

Parts of Plants

For Students 6th - 8th
Each part of a plant has a very important function. All plants produce flowers for the same reason: to make seeds so another plant can grow.
Activity
Other

Catch the Science Bug: Colors in a Leaf [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 6th
Activity involves collecting leaves to compare green leaves with fall leaves that have changed color. Students will record data on an observation sheet.
eBook
Other

Cartage: Plant Structure and Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for information about plant structure to plant reproduction characteristics. Site covers broad topics on how plants function.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: The Structure of the Leaf

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive worksheet regarding the structure of the leaf.
Website
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?

For Students 2nd - 9th
Understand the science behind why leaves change throughout the seasons. Why don't pine trees lose their needles?