[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Check out the way plants grow and what meristem is and its role in growth.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses meristem and its role in plant growth.

A very good overview of the hormonal control of plant responses to different environmental cues. Good place to start research.

Help Detective Le Plant discover how a seed grows into a plant. Students will learn to describe a seed's structure and what's needed for seed growth.

The Iowa State University provides a good description of the development of an important crop plant. The overview compares favorably with the development of any plant.

In this biology lab, students investigate structures and functions of local plants. Students will include a detailed drawing of their particular plant with labels and include functions of each of the plant structures.

A lab experiment where students study what living things need to survive. Students will observe plant growth over several weeks.

Take an interactive quiz over plant parts and plant development. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

In this lab, students investigate the effects of a variable on the germination of a small plant. They will compare the growth of their variable to a control then write a lab report to report their findings.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over plant development, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

Take an interactive quiz over plant structure and function. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

After planting three flower seeds (same variety), students will observe changes and note details about how they grow by keeping a log book to record these changes over a period of 8-10 weeks.

This program uses a scenario with fictional detective characters to present plant growth to learners. While the unit focuses on the basic needs and parts of plants, the topics of plant classification and adaptations, soil formation and...

This activity is designed for students to examine soil and determine which soil will be the best for plant growth. The students will also investigate the effect of sunlight on plants and the importance of sunlight in producing chlorophyll.

This is a WebQuest that is designed to introduce learners to plant science. Activities enhance student's math, science, language arts, social studies, music and art. There are many options in this program. Choose any or all of the...

To understand the process of photosynthesis, follow the hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms as they travel between the air, the plant, and the soil.

An experiment where first-graders plant seeds and monitor their growth. Prior to planting, they decide on an inquiry question, and how they will find out the answer through the experiment.

Site provides a brief explanation of how roots help support a plant.

Inspector LePlant and his friends look at the world of plants in this site for younger students. Features include the parts of plants and the seven basic requirements that plants need to survive as well as a short quiz.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the ingredients necessary for plant growth. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...

How are prairie plants able to survive fires? This site will explain how seed germination takes place after a prairie fire.

A very simple introduction to the various types of growth and reproductive styles of common plants.

An excellent site for learning about plant tissue culture. Great visuals and easy to understand instructions. Lots of links to other good sources.

This activity explains how to germinate a seed inside a CD case so that its growth is visible. The transparency of the case makes it simple to track its growth using a marker.