TED Talks
TED: Can we hack photosynthesis to feed the world? | Steve Long
Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat and the air we breathe. Crop scientist Steve Long thinks it could be more efficient — and he's intent on giving it a boost. He shows how...
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: Plant Biology: Plant Growth Hormones
Learn the different hormones plant and how plants use them for growth and development. [2:39]
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Cam Plants
Learn about the adaptations of CAM plants to prevent additional water loss in this Khan Academy. [8:36]
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: C4 Photosynthesis
Learn about how CAM plants avoid photorespiration in this Khan Academy video. [8:36]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dinosaur Train: Nature Life Cycle
In this Dinoasaur Train clip, Tiny is sad that her favorite flower has died. This resource teaches students that everything in nature changes because of the plant life cycle. [2:38]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dinosaur Train: Garden Song
In this Dinosaur Train clip, Tiny sings about waiting for the garden she planted to grow. This resource teaches students that plants need sun, water, and time to grow. [1:48]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Pollen Origami
Pollen starts to dry out when it leaves the flower, which can destroy the genetic material the grain is carrying. To combat dehydration, pollen grains have evolved a way of folding up to prevent water from leaking out. Eleni Katifori and...
Crash Course
Crash Course Kids 11.2: Why No Polar Pineapples
Plants are amazing. Really! Photosynthesis is an incredible thing. But it also means that some plants can't live everywhere. They need to get the right amount of sunlight for the right amount of time. In this episode of Crash Course...
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Why Do Some Species Thrive in Cities?
Urban development can be tough on wildlife. But some plants and animals are adapting to our cities in surprising ways. [3:21]
AsapSCIENCE
Asap Science: Can Plants Think?
Plants may be more intelligent than you and I! Learn why in this video.
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: The Biggest Organism on Earth
Blue whales are the biggest creatures on Earth, but they are not the biggest "thing." Learn here about the California Redwood and the Pando Aspen tree and their intricate root systems. [2:50]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Unwinding the Cucumber Tendril Mystery
Researchers are using time-lapse photography to study the biomechanics of plant movement--including how cucumber tendrils curl.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Photosynthesis: Cam Plants
Discover how some plants close their stomata during the day in order to retain water. Learn how CAM Plants are able to fix carbon at night so they don't have to keep their stomata open during the day. [8:37]
The Kid Should See This
Tksst: Why Do Carrots Taste Sweeter in the Winter?
Listen as Molecular Biologist Liz Roth-Johnson explains why cold weather makes carrots taste sweeter. [1:02]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cam Plants
A video investigating CAM plants and how they fix carbon at night. Learn how they minimize opening their stomata during to day to preserve water. [8:37]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Raising a Stink Over a Flower in Bloom
Botanists expect a very rare, very large, and very stinky flower to bloom this week in California.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Salty Water for Better Tomatoes?
Researchers report that growing cherry tomatoes in salty water can make them tastier and richer in antioxidants.
Other
Rhyme Learn: Photosynthesis Rap
Learn everything you need to know about photosynthesis through this rap song.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Unwinding the Cucumber Tendril Mystery
Researchers use time-lapse photography and a prosthetic plant to understand why cucumber tendrils twist.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Vegetables Respond to a Daily Clock, Even After Harvest
Researchers have found that cabbages can maintain a circadian rhythm, even in the store.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Sticky Science Behind Maple Syrup
Plant physiologist Abby van den Berg traces how maple sap flows through trees and onto your plate.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Germination?
View a short video which illustrates the process of germination. Check out te six steps. [1:27]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Plant Nutrition & Transport
Paul Andersen explains how nutrients and water are transported in plants. He begins with a brief discussion of what nutrients are required by plants and where they get them. He shows you dermal, vascular and ground tissue in monocot and...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Plant Control
Paul Andersen explains how plants use hormones to respond to their environment. The following hormones are detailed; auxin, cytokinins, gibberelins, abscisic acid and ethylene.