CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fifth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape
Detective Le Plant has taken you on an adventure through the world of plants. As his assistant, he has shown you the inner workings of seeds, flowers, and other plant parts. He has also shown you what is needed for plants to grow and be...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 112.16 Producer
Understand the role that producers play in the ecosystem.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 7.13 Tropisms
Learn how plants respond to different environmental stimuli.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 6.11 Fungi Symbiosis
Explore the symbiotic relationships involving fungi.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Do Plants Need?
In this lesson, students will understand that in order to grow healthy plants, soil, water, light, and air must be provided. Students will use math skills such as measurement and science process skills such as observation, comparing, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 2.22 Reproduction
Explore the different ways that animals and plants reproduce.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core life science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.
Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Children's Museum: Garden Terrace
Fun family project relating to plants and seeds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Modern Plants Study Guide
Review modern plant characteristics and the diversity of plants in this review guide.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Teacher Resources: Invaders of the Forest [Pdf]
A 140-page teacher resource guide of lesson plans in environmental education for K-12. Students will learn how to distinguish between native, non-native, non-native invasive, and native invasive plants, and the impact invasive plants can...
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Deciduous Forest
Learn about this hardwood forest, its wildlife, and plant species. View a panorama movie of a typical Hardwood Forest in the summer.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Coniferous Forest
Learn about the Coniferous Forest and its wildlife and plant species. View a panorama of a Coniferous Forest in Algonquin Provincial Park.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Green Plants
Take this post test to find out what you know about green plants.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Pre Test: Overview of Green Plants
Find out what you know about green plants by taking this pre test.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Chapter 40: Plant Defense Responses
Find out what you know about plant defense responses by taking this pre-test.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Dandelion
In this lesson plan learn the basics of dandelions and how the seeds travel. There are links provided to related books and activities.
Hunkins Experiments
Hunkin's Experiments: Potato Maze
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 is a...
Hunkins Experiments
Hunkin's Experiments: Salad on a Sponge: Grow Your Name
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. Both of these...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Structure of Seeds and Effects of Fertilizer on Plants
In this lesson plan, learners identify parts of seeds and the effect of fertilizer on their germination and development.
Michigan Reach Out
Reach Out! Michigan: Animal or Plant
This site provides a basic lesson plan from Reach Out! Michigan comparing plants to animals.
My Science Site
Plant Cells & Tissues, Part 1: Plant, Three Tissue Systems, Ground Tissue [Pdf]
This resource shows the dissection of a plant cell and labels the parts. Also provided is an in-depth discussion of the ground tissue system. This resource is in PDF form; requires Adobe Reader.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Science Quizzes: Plant Quiz
A ten-question trivia quiz of plant facts.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Garden Lesson Plans: Reading Plants: Vocabulary [Pdf]
A one-page glossary of words that might be used by elementary students when learning about plants and their habitats.