PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Chestnut Tree
This annotated slideshow adapted from KET's Electronic Field Trip to the Forest illustrates how blight decimated the American chestnut tree and the methods scientists use to identify and pollinate the remaining trees to create...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Liberty Lands
In this What's Up In The Environment? video segment, learn how a contaminated plot of land in Philadelphia was recycled into a beautiful public park called Liberty Lands.
University of California
Ucmp: Plantae
At this resource learners can take a look at the plant kingdom with a detailed examination of fossil records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Plant Biology
A webpage for a course on plant biology for non-science majors. The course covers how plants function, diversity among plants, and the roles of plants in the environment. Site includes lectures, a plant project, and a sample exam.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Activity: Trees and Air Quality
Site offers lessons and activities designed to supplement study of the environment and ecology. Concise explanations are presented on the importance of trees in our world. Also, problem solving and creative thinking is encouraged...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Patterns in Nature
In this video segment [3:25] from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Cryopreservation: Freezing Plant Tissues
Cryopreservation-storing seeds in ultra-cold liquid nitrogen-is one method for maintaining plant genetic stocks in seed banks. The purpose of this project is to observe the characteristics and outcomes of cryogenically frozen seedlings...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Planting Size vs. Depth
Plants have evolved many clever mechanisms to ensure that their seeds will wait for appropriate conditions before sprouting. Some may only germinate after a fire, others only after going through a cold spell. This project explores one...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria and Nitrogen Fertilizers
Plants need nitrogen to build proteins and nucleic acids to grow healthy stems and leaves. Though the Earth's atmosphere is made up of 79% nitrogen, the form of nitrogen found in the atmosphere cannot be used by plants. In this...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: It's Crowded in Here! A Study of Plant Population Density
Like humans, plants can be negatively affected by overcrowding. Unlike humans, plants cannot get up and move to a new environment or explore how to utilize new resources. This experiment will explore the effects of crowding (population...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Plants Are on the Move! A Study of Gravitropism
As we humans zip from place to place, we often forget to stop and smell the roses. Compared to our fast-paced lifestyle, plants seem rooted to the spot. Don't be deceived by appearances however, plants are on the move. This experiment...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Do Potatoes Regulate the Formation of New Roots?
Propagate potatoes by giving it the right environment for the eyes to sprout.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Shoots: How Do Mint Plants Branch to Form New Stems?
Do you like to climb trees? The branches of trees are what make them so fun to climb. Each branch starts out as a tiny shoot that grows out from a stem. How is the growth of shoots along a stem regulated?
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Recycling Greywater: Can Plants Tolerate It?
Water is a valuable resource many often take for granted. This exercise however gives you the opportunity to learn about and discover how greywater (water that has been used for washing or bathing) can be used for watering ornamental...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Hydrogen Peroxide on Plant Root Cuttings & Seed Germination
Hydrogen peroxide (often used as a disinfectant) has also been approved for use in pesticides. This science fair project investigates whether hydrogen peroxide has any effects on seed germination or on roots of plant cuttings.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Plants and Animals: Partners in Pollination
Smithsonian Education presents a series of three lesson plans whose focus is plants and animals in their role as partners in pollination. Each lesson plan comes complete with clear learning objectives, materials list, subjects covered,...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Biology of Plants: Seed Dispersal
Learn about methods of seed dispersal. Includes videos, photos, and lesson plans.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Las Plantas
Colorful pictures of trees, flowers and other plants interact with audio and the written word as you move your mouse over the illustration. Vocabulary is in depth enough to be at an intermediate level.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Garden Lesson Plans: Why Is an Apple Like a Suitcase? [Pdf]
A mini-unit on fruits and seeds for younger students. Students will learn that fruit is like a suitcase for seeds, and that together they help plants to reproduce. Includes ELL suggestions, extension activities, and worksheets.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Classification
Review of binomial nomenclature and levels of classification in the plant kingdom. A quiz is available for students along with pictures, charts, and links.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Part Glossary
A useful resource for working with plants. Many illustrations enhance the clarity of the definitions, which can be accessed by clicking on the various links provided.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Development From Seed to Plant
A thorough discussion of the environmental cues that can trigger germination and of the changes in structure that result. Charts, graphs, and links are also provided.
US Department of Agriculture
Usda: Plants National Database
This resource provides a database of standardized information on plants. Click on Photo Gallery to view photographs of various categories of plants, including noxious plants and crops.
Other
Biodome De Montreal: Fact Sheets: Plants and Animals of the Biodome
This is a searchable database with fact sheets for animals and for plants from a variety of ecosystems, including tropical forests and the Antarctic. The fact sheets have several pictures and very detailed information about each species.