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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Plant Succession Field Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is to be used as an introduction to ecosystems and plant succession. Students will observe both biotic and abiotic features of a selected site on a plot of wild land. They will take notes, make drawings, and collect samples...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Prompts: Plant Management/financial Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Frank Sabernowski, Plant Management/Financial Affairs staff member at Bosch-Rexroth Corporation. Frank discusses teamwork and why understanding others is important in producing a successful final product.
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,...
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Concepts of Plant Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
An advanced discussion of plant interactions and relationships. Energy flow, nutrient cycling and succession are discussed. Try the quiz to check your understanding.
Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 4: Animal Behaviors Plant Structures Reproduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-4: animal behaviors and plant structures- reproductive success.
Handout
Other

Plant Physiology: Mineral Requirements

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses the mineral requirments needed for plants to grow successfully. The website focuses on the soil and the types of soil that creates a loam for individual plant types.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Field Challenge Strategy Game

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Lesson plan describing a strategy game where students use flags in a large field to mimic the growth and spread of trees, grass, and shrubs. Rules for game include how trees, grass, and shrubs interact to compete for sunlight, nutrients,...
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Other

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory: Fusion Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of background information on nuclear fusion and its potential use as a commercial energy resource. The advantages of nuclear fusion over other resources, the conditions required for its successful implementation and the future...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Wildlife Math

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This integrated lesson is the result of collaboration between Chip Blanton, a wildlife management teacher, and Greg Pendergrass, a math teacher (Ft. Payne High School). Learning to manage wildlife requires an understanding of planting...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Angiosperms

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Angiosperms, in the phylum Anthophyta, are the most successful phylum of plants. Angiosperms evolved the structure of the flower, so they are also called the...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Organic Practices

For Students 3rd - 8th
How do you eliminate pesticides and fertilizers and still have a viable garden? This comprehensive resource discusses how you can be a successful organic gardener without the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Many helpful hints and tips...
Article
Scientific American

Scientific American: Harness Hydrogen Fuel From Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by Scientific American (August 29, 2002), explores the successful manufacturing of hydrogen from a glucose solution derived from biomass. Such a fuel source, if proven practical, could easily power hydrogen...
Interactive
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences: Pot Biz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to be a successful innovator as you try to turn an idea for a decomposing plant pot into a profitable business. It won't be easy; being an innovator never is. In this interactive game, the decisions you make could lead to fame...
Interactive
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Museum: Pot Biz: The Innovation Game

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students learn how to be successful innovators. The learning game has students turn an idea for a decomposing plant pot into a profitable business.
Lesson Plan
Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: James I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What connection did King James I have with Virginia? In 1606, James authorized the Virginia Company of London to found the Jamestown colony. The English successfully settled in Virginia, planting the foundation of Great Britain's...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Busy Bees

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research bees and how their specialized body parts help them in survival and contribute to the success of plant survival and reproduction.