Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Plants on the Move: Phototropism

For Students 6th - 9th
A plant biology science fair project exploring how various levels of light affect plant growth. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ides: Propagate Plants Without Using Seeds!

For Students 6th - 8th
This plant biology science fair project that explores factors involved in successful propagation of plants using plant division instead of seeds. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Toxic Trees: Just How Toxic Is That Black Walnut Tree?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The goal of this plant biology science fair project is to make and test an herbicide made from the leaves of the black walnut tree and investigate the toxicity of black walnut trees.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Reproduction and Life Cycle

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The life cycle of a plant is very different from the life cycle of an animal. Humans are made entirely of diploid cells (cells with two sets of chromosomes). Our...
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Plants and Their Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A college-level, online textbook explains plant structure at length using full-color illustrations and labeled diagrams.
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Plants and Their Structure Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the major differences between monocot and dicot plants. Learn about the many plant tissues which contribute to its growth.
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Flowering Plant Reproduction: Fertilization and Fruits

For Students 9th - 10th
Microscopic images, detailed information, and illustrated diagrams help explain plant reproduction with a focus on fertilization.
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Flowering Plant Reproduction: Flower Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth reference explaining the role of flower structure in plant reproduction. Images and diagrams help learners with understanding.
Unit Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Attack of the Killer Cabbage Clones

For Students 3rd - 5th
Do you like to watch outdated science fiction and cheesy horror movies? Many fictional tales of cloned organisms have been created based upon the scientific method for cloning animals or plants. In the real world, the cloning of plants...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Suck It Up: Capillary Action of Water in Plants

For Students 3rd - 5th
We know that plants, and even bouquets of cut flowers need water to survive, but we often do not think about how water moves within a plant. In this science project, you will use colored water and carnations to discover how water travels...
Handout
Ohio State University

General Plant Biology: Angiosperm Life Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Photomicrographs and diagrams make this resource a great tool for studying reproduction and development. Use this along with your lab material on plants.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Modern Plants Study Guide

For Students 5th - 9th
Review modern plant characteristics and the diversity of plants in this review guide.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Humic Acid and the Optimum Soil for Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Humic acid is touted as an organic soil additive to improve plant growth by multiple means. Does it really work? Here's how you can find out.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Plant Adaptations and Responses Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
See how plants have adapted to many different environments, including the water, the desert, and the air.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plants

For Students 1st - 9th
Find some information about plants on this site. Learn about the science of biology including the cell, what makes a plant, types of plants, fun facts, and the basic structure.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lifecycle of a Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the life cycle of a plant as it develops from a seed into a seedling, grows into a mature plant, develops flower buds, goes through pollination and double fertilization, and produces seeds.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Plant Cell Parts

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the different parts of a plant cell.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Diagram of Plant Cell and Functions of Its Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a labeled diagram of a plant cell and descriptions of the characteristics and functions of many of its organelles.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Plants Are on the Move! A Study of Gravitropism

For Students 3rd - 5th
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...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Potatoes Regulate the Formation of New Roots?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Propagate potatoes by giving it the right environment for the eyes to sprout.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Shoots: How Do Mint Plants Branch to Form New Stems?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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?
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Many Seeds Do Different Types of Fruit Produce?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Do you like your strawberry jelly with or without the seeds? Are you glad to have a seed-free watermelon, or do you enjoy spitting the seeds into the garden? You might not like to find seeds in your fruit, but fruit is nature's way of...
Article
Morning Earth

How Life Works: Biosphere Is Process: Animal & Plant Gas Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholars explore the biology concept of the oxygen cycle. The tutorial consists of definitions and pictures about animal and plant gas exchange.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Stomata Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes stomata and their functions in photosynthesis, transpiration, and regulation of water retention and loss by plants.

Other popular searches