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Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Transportation in Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good explanation of the processes of water transport in plants. Includes graphics that accompany this very detailed explanation.
Handout
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Feeding in Green Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how plants absorb water through either root systems or vessels in their stems with this site. Also understand how important water is to the make up of the plant!
Website
Microscopy UK

Microscopy Uk: Water Movement Through a Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough site describes the forces and processes involved in the movement of water through a plant.
Website
Davidson College

Herbicides: Environmental Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
Types of herbicide transport, degradation, and herbicides and water quality of water are focused on in this competent site.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Glowing Flowers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student teams learn about engineering design of green fluorescent proteins (GFPs) and their use in medical research, including stem cell research. They simulate the use of GFPs by adding fluorescent dye to water and letting a flower or...