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Plant and Animal Cells: Alike and Different?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a mneumonic device and a graphic organizer about the parts of plant and animal cells. In this biology lesson students are introduced to the parts of the cells and then work in groups to create projects that teach...
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Build a 3-d Plant Model

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders construct a three-dimensional model of a flowering plant. They examine the major plant parts and their basic functions. They demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences in the physical...
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Leaves

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students write identify the different parts of a leaf shown in 5 different diagrams. They also complete 12 short answer questions after reading the information about leaves.
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Plant Dissection

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners study plant parts and their functions in a dissection activity. In this plant dissection lesson, students use several handouts to help them learn parts of the plant and their functions. Learners then dissect flowers in groups...
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Party with Plants

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students watch a video on plant parts and identify the function of plant parts. In this plants lesson plan, students identify the parts of plants they eat and relate it back to the food pyramid and perform math problems as they do this.
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What Do Parts Do?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review the components of the scientific inquiry method. In groups, they identify and describe the components and functions of all of the parts of a plant. Using a diagram, they label the parts of the plant chosen and...
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What Are Cells?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Energize the cells of young biologists with an edible life science activity. Engaging students in exploring the inner workings of plant and animal cells, this activity involves using colored jello and various sweet and tasty treats to...
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Cell City Project - You are the Designer!

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How can something as large as a city and as small as a cell have anything in common? That is exactly the question young scientists explore with this engaging life science project. Choosing to focus on a city, school, factory, or other...
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The Body Part of Cells

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to cell organelles and their functions and the they define the differences between animal and plant cells. They write a paragraph explaining the difference between plant and animal cells and students...
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Function of a Stem

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders perform an experiment to test the function of a stem. In this science lesson, 4th graders write a description of their investigations. Students also explain how the stem interacts with the rest of the plant. Students use...
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Cell Structures and Their Functions

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Life science learners investigate live cells. They examine wet mount slides of cyanobacteria and Elodea plants. They peer into the dynamic microscopic world of protists. Afterward, they construct a model of a cell, including rudimentary...
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Parts of a Plant Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners, after reading about the parts of a plant, identify each part and describe its function.
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Plant Structure and Function

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the structure of Velcro and its function then relate it to seeds and seed stock.  In this experimental lesson plan students test seed activity and what its function is for the plant, examine seeds under a microscope, and...
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Parts of a Plant

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Children explore the parts of a plant (flower, seeds, stem, leaves, and roots) using a dandelion as an example.
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Plant Cell Coloring

For Students 4th - 7th
In this plant cell instructional activity, students sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a plant cell according to the instructions and then respond to 4 analysis questions.
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Plant Pollination

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate methods of pollination for various flowers. In this plant biology lesson, students learn the parts of a flower and form a hypothesis about the method of pollination for the flower. They determine the validity of...
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3-D Cell Model

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Life science laureates choose a plant or animal cell to construct a model of as an at-home project. This handout provides guidelines, suggested materials, and a grading rubric for their reference. A full-page letter to parents is also...
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Regents High School Examination: Living Environment 2010

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This exam touches upon every topic within the typical first year biology course.. A broad variety of question styles give high schoolers every opportunity to show what they know. Why start from scratch when a comprehensive final exam is...
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Study Jams! Roots and Stems

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Six slides come with information about roots and stems. In addition to the slide show, find a seven-question, multiple choice quiz and vocabulary guide. As a homework assignment, get your class to view the slides, take the quiz, print...
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Plant Structure, Function and Growth

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students study three structures of a plant as well as their locations and functions.  In this botany lesson students complete several activities on plant organs and their functions.
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Explore: 1st Grade Plant Observation

For Teachers 1st
First graders grow seeds in a mini terrarium. They compare the root systems, stems, leaves, and flowers of the different plants. They categorize the plants and discuss the basic functions of plant parts.
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The Organization and Function of Plants

For Students 6th - 9th
In this plant worksheet, learners investigate the structures and functions of plants. They also study seed germination through the use of a wall chart.
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Carbon 14 Dating, Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your archaeologists begin this task with a table of values to estimate the time passed based on the half-life of Carbon 14 remaining in a plant. They then move on to find when a specific amount of Carbon 14 is present in the same plant,...
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Cell Analogies!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Liken a cell and its organelles to a tiny person and its organs. After gathering information on cell structures and their functions, small groups collaborate to come up with an analogy of their own. They produce a collage describing the...

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