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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Shoots: How Do Mint Plants Branch to Form New Stems?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Do you like to climb trees? The branches of trees are what make them so fun to climb. Each branch starts out as a tiny shoot that grows out from a stem. How is the growth of shoots along a stem regulated?
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Ohio State University

Osu General Plant Biology: Herbaceous Roots and Stems

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise, advanced level, review of structure and growth in these plant organs. Illustrations are clear and well labeled. This is an excellent tool for labs or exams.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Plant Signals & Sensors

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise review of how plants sense environmental conditions and respond to stimuli. Good illustrations and a quiz enhance learning along with links to additional information.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Plant Cell Division and Cell Walls

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful review of plant meristems, growth and cell wall construction. Good illustrations make for easy to understand information.
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Other

College of William and Mary: Stems and Their Function

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive lesson provides information on the functions of stems, control of stem growth, structure of stems, axillary buds and branching, and modified stems.
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Other

Backyard Nature: Stems

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this site and discover some interesting facts about stems as well as learn what its' function is.