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Florida Gardener: Flower Parts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the parts of a flower. Do all flowers have the same parts? Do all flowers reproduce in the same manner? Answers to these questions and more are found here, along with many defined terms.
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Biology: Evolution of Sexual Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This paper, the work of a Ph.D. researcher, presents an interesting discussion of the reasons that assexual reproduction is not used by most organisms. Toward the end is a specific discussion of reproduction in plants. Advantages and...
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Camp Hawthorne

For Students 9th - 10th
Camp Hawthorne is located on Panther Pond in southwest Maine. You can take classes that last 2,3,4 or 7 weeks. Learn how to canoe or rock climb. You can learn a few things at the pioneer village.
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Planet Explorers

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrating plants and botanists, here find information on everything from photographic equipment, plant clubs, botanical gardens, seed sources, and a gallery where members can display their work. Read about famous botanists, or look for...
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Africanized Honey Bees on the Move

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a lesson plan for grades 9 - 12. There are worksheets that can be printed out. Each activity and objective is stated.
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NC State University

Beekeeping Insect Note: Cucumber Pollination

For Students 9th - 10th
How many bees do you need to pollinate cucumbers? How do you maintain the hives? Answers to these questions and more.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Agnes Arber

For Students 9th - 10th
This short biography about Agnes Arber describes her contributions to botanical science.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Luther Burbank

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that describes the life and accomplishments of Luther Burbank.
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Harvard University

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains general information about The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. The site also gives a selection of links that tell more about the garden.
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Orchids Asia: Introduction to Orchids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the delicate flower called the orchid. Discover how they are pollinated. How do you breed varieties of orchids? How much water do you give orchids? Find out here!
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North Carolina Nature Center: Homepage

For Students 6th - 8th
There is a great interactive map at this site from the North Carolina Nature Center. You can click on the otter habitat, Trillium Glen Nature Trail, petting zoo, and more.
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Eagle Landing: Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Go on a wilderness adventure at Eagle Landing. You can go canoing and backpacking while learning about nature, teamwork, leadership and build confidence.
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Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech: Flower and Tree Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the reproduction chapter from an online text, courtesy of the Forest Biology Department of Virginia Tech. Learn about trees, their flowers, and other details of their reproductive cycle.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Homework Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
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Museum of Science

Museum of Science: The Living Sea: Predators and Prey

For Students 6th - 8th
This Museum of Science page does an excellent job of explaining the importance of plants as producers in the sea. The food chain or food web has to start with the plants.
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NC State University

Horticulture Information Leaflets: Overcoming Seed Dormancy: Trees and Shrubs

For Students 9th - 10th
Good list of examples of how dormancy in tree seeds can be overcome. In the discussion, you'll pick up a fair amount about dormancy in plants.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Apples & More, Nutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides nutritional information on the apple and links to other supplementary resources. Available in Spanish or English.
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Botanical Garden at Gottingen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the Botanical Garden at Gottingen University located in Germany. If you click on the sub-heading "Subjects and History",an English text will come up presenting further details on the garden.
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Zephyrus: Flower Reproduction

For Students 3rd - 8th
A good graphic overview of flowering plant reproduction and the specific parts of the plant responsible for that.
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Andean Botanical Information System

For Students 9th - 10th
Great research from the Andean Botanical Information System into the diverse environments and plants of the Andean region of South America, and particularly Chile and Peru. Available in Spanish or English, photographs and written...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 1.2 Fields in the Life Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some different areas of study in the life sciences.
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Earthworks: Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an environmental career? Explore current environmental job opportunties in the Earthworks database.
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Cdli: Science Fairs Homepage

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site from the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation there's a monstrous listing of possible science fair projects. You can choose from primary (grades 1-4), elementary (grades 4-6), intermediate (grades 7-9), or senior...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hildegard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Ibiblio.org presents information on the musical accomplishments of Hildegard of Bingen. It contains a brief biography of the abbess and saint, and lists how she excelled in letters, plays, botany, and music.

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