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Introduction to Plant Science
Although the formatting is less than perfect and some of the pictures are blurry, the information in this presentation on plants is pertinent. Viewers will be able to compare and contrast plants with animals. They will learn about...
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Plant Observation and Morphology
Students use plant specimens to explore how to recognize differences in plant morphology and to develop a vocabulary to describe these differences. They brainstorm: What is a plant? What parts do plants have? What is a leaf? Students...
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Totally Trees
In this exploration of leaves learning exercise, students go on a scavenger hunt to find leaves with certain characteristics such as palmate veination. They look for 14 leaf types.
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Plant Classification
Young scholars participate in an experiment that involves plant classification. They identify and are able to employ three methods of classifying leaves. Each student classifies leaves by each of the following methods: K-I 4.b, d, &...
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Describing Leaves
In this describing leaves worksheet, students identify the type of leaf on a plant as well as describe the leaf arrangement present.