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Dichotomous Key for Identifying Pine Trees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils identify the species of pine trees that are found in their area. They use unlabeled "mystery" samples and a dichotomous key to identify the pine trees to species. After identification, they use a field guide to answer worksheet...
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All About Dandelions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students investigate dandelions as they read information, answer questions, draw and write about dandelions.
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Garden Patterns

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students find the values of the amount of plants that are growing in the garden based upon the dialogue.
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Horticulture and Gardening

For Students 3rd - 6th
This answer sheet is made to be a companion to a Horticulture and Gardening worksheet. This could be used as a guide for activities in the classroom.
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Wintergreen

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore plant biology by conducting a light sensitivity experiment in class. In this wintergreen tree lesson, students discuss how specific species of trees can grow in the dead of winter by identifying the amount of light that...
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Life cycles

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils identify and explain the parts of a flower and their role in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed dispersal, and germination. Students recap the following information: that plants need light, warmth, and...
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Weeds on the Windowsill

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study farming and reasons to control weeds. They examine pesticides necessary for the control of weeds and the damage to the environment. Through experimentation, students plant seeds in different soils and determine if seeds...
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Mother Nature's Laboratory

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research how various plants and animals adapt over time to specific habitats and for specific purposes. Students produce a pictorial report on an example of an animal or plant's adaptation.
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Potato Exploration: Projects All About Potatoes!

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
How many potatoes tall are you? Unearth this rich resource! A reading of John Coy’s Two Old Potatoes begins a cross-curricular exploration of potatoes. Class members read, write, weigh, measure, and experiment with potatoes. Additional...
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Symmetry Walk

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Kids examine the symmetry found in various flowers.
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The Three Sisters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore companion planting. In this lesson, 3rd graders listen to the Native American story The Three Sisters about crop planting. Students determine the important roles within companion planting.
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Parts of a Plant- Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this parts of a plant non-fiction reading instructional activity, students read 2 pages that describe the parts of a plant and their jobs. They answer 10 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Plant Structure

For Students 6th - 10th
For this plant science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 48 questions. They identify the different parts of a plant.
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Plant Systems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this plant systems worksheet, students write true or false for the 10 sentences about plant systems. Students then label the parts of the plant.
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Windowsill Gardening: Food From Sunlight

For Students 4th - 5th
In this windowsill gardening food from sunlight worksheet, students research photosynthesis, write about it, observe and record sunlight at home as it relates to the needs of a plant.
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Plant Reproduction

For Students 5th - 7th
In this plant reproduction worksheet, students follow the steps to complete a science investigation and then respond to 2 short answer questions and complete a data table regarding the investigation.
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Investigating Monocots and Dicots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students know about monocotyledons and dicotyledons. They explore the differences between the seed structure of the two by examining bean and corn seeds. They sprout seed to observe the differences in both of their growths.
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Plant Parts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils recognize the parts of the plant and the function it provides.In this plant parts lesson, students participate in three activities relating to plant parts and properties.
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Mr. and Mrs. Cress Head

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore Earth science by completing a plant art project. In this botany lesson, students utilize tights and soil to create a furry, grassy puppet style animal from cress seeds. Students cut off the excess cress after several...
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Crafty Cuttings

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn how to successfully plant a cutting. In this plant cutting lesson plan, students understand the steps of making a plant cutting and can explain them to others. 
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A Seed Dispersal Investigation

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the function and purpose of seed dispersal. In this garden instructional activity, students examine the importance of wind in the plant cycle. Students construct a flying seed model from an attached design and...
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Plant Parts

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify plant parts by using different classification methods. In this plant lesson students observe and draw different types of leaves then classify them according to species.
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Sprouting Artwork

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners complete activities to study seeds sprouting and plant growth. For this plant science lesson, students use mustard seeds and sponges to study the seed sprouting process. Learners observe their seeds for several days and complete...
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Soggy Seeds

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners conduct experiments to learn about seed germination. In this seed germination instructional activity, students write a hypothesis for the seed experiment. learners complete the experiment for seed germination and graph the data...

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