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- 7th
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Students explain that plants are not just used for food only, but used in almost everything we do or use in our daily lives. Also, students realize that plants are grown world wide. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students plant and care for a tree seedling, designing it into a Bonsai. This activity can incorporate many other subjects. They who want to explain the traditions of the Bonsai, and can extend their learning about Japanese culture. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students realize the importance of ethno botany in early Hawaiian life and culture, identify several plants found at different zones on Maui using slides taken on field trip and learn the use(s) of these plants in (early ) Hawaiian life. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students dissect a flower. They label all major flower parts and create microscope slides using index cards. They observe flower parts under a microscope. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students research plant uses and products, country of origin, and any company correspondence. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students increase computer graphics skills and trace and paint botanicals from digital photographs taken of prairie plants using computer-aided artistic techniques in Painter Classic Software and with the Wacom Tablet and stylus. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the types of genetically modified crop plants there are and the benefits and risks of such plants. The agricultural needs in developing nations for this biological knowledge to resolve societal issues is also examined in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the study of botany. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students identify the major components of plants that includes the vascular system. They also answer key questions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students engage in a study of the concepts of biology with plants known as capillary action and transpiration. They conduct a simple experiment to demonstrate the concept. The lesson includes a background discussion led by the teacher just before the activity. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students locate information about the life and research of African American botanist George Washington Carver. They identify how Carver's knowledge of botany contributed to improvement of farming practices and introduction of new products made from peanuts and sweet potatoes. Students organize their findings into a visual presentation that highlights Carver's research and accomplishments. Full Review »

