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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Information About the 3 Germ Layers in Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the stages of development in animals from conception to the formation of the blastophore and then the three germ layers - the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm. Details about each of the layers are also given.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: The Effect of Acid Rain on Seed Growth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lab activity that takes place over a few weeks, where students first determine the pH of different solutions, then choose three that are acidic. They set up petri dishes with radish seeds and hydrate them with the different solutions...
eBook
Biology Pages

Kimball's Biology Pages: Sexual Reproduction in Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from retired Harvard professor John W. Kimball, provides a detailed but understandable explanation of sexual reproduction in flowering plants. Includes informative, well labelled illustrations.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Hawaii: What Happens in the Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant?

For Students 4th - 6th
Sophie and Max are growing plants in their greenhouse. Join them, and learn about the life cycle of a plant.
Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Plant Reproduction They'll Make More

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out the basics of plant reproduction in this brief description of the process.
Activity
Museum of Science

Museum of Science and Industry: Make a Friend From Soil and Seeds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a cute little friend with real-growing hair made of grass and grass seeds.
Activity
TOPS Learning Systems

Tops Learning Systems: Top Science: Monocots/dicots [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Grow corn and bean seeds and measure their comparative growth over time.
Unit Plan
NC State University

Ncsu.edu: Adventures of the Agronauts

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is an online science curriculum on how to grow plants on the Moon. There are six lessons that have a glossary also included. There are movies that demonstrate concepts, and teacher resources. The sites topics cover, the Earth,...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Great Plant Escape

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a WebQuest that is designed to introduce students to plant science. Activities enhance student's math, science, language arts, social studies, music and art. There are many options in this program. Choose any or all of the...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Life Cycle of a Bean Plant

For Students 3rd - 5th
The lowly bean plant is a favorite subject for the study plant growth with younger students. This resource explains how to take care of a bean plant and the different stages of development it goes through.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Seeds to Plants: How to Grow a Plant

For Teachers K - 1st
An experiment where first-graders plant seeds and monitor their growth. Prior to planting, they decide on an inquiry question, and how they will find out the answer through the experiment.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: An Overview of the Plant Growth Process

For Students 3rd - 5th
Discusses the basic needs of plants and the stages they go through in developing from a seed.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lifecycle of a Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the life cycle of a plant as it develops from a seed into a seedling, grows into a mature plant, develops flower buds, goes through pollination and double fertilization, and produces seeds.

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