Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seed Germination

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students germinate a Mung Bean seed. For this seed lesson students conduct an experiment germinating a Mung Bean. They apply three different treatments to the seeds: dry, moist, and underwater incubation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Plant Diversity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this nonfiction comprehension worksheet, students read the selection on plant diversity and answer 10 questions that include true/false, short answer, multiple choice, and fill in the blank.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Window Gardens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a plastic sandwich bag containing a damp paper towel taped to a window as a model system to observe the germination and early growth of radish seeds. They are challenged to pose a question about seed germination and growth...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dissecting A Flower

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars investigate the basic parts of tree flowers and their role in pollination. They study the process of pollination and fertilization of flowers and trees.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Invertebrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the characteristics common to all animals. In groups, they compare the characteristics between the animals and how they are divided. To end the lesson, they compare the eight phyla of invertebrates and review...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Seed Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore agriculture by researching different seeds. In this seed identification activity, students collaborate in small groups to analyze a package of different seeds. Students utilize a magnifying glass to examine each seed...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plant Life

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different categories of plant life and their roles as producers of food and oxygen for other organisms. They study the evolution of plants from simple organisms to very complex ones. They look at the different...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Tree Identification

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this tree identification worksheet, students collect samples from different trees and identify them using the deciduous tree guide or the conifer key.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Angiosperms and Gymnosperms

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the similarities and differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms and provides examples of each.
Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Gymnosperms First Plants With Seeds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This engaging article on gymnosperms offers good descriptions and background on these seed bearing plants. Learn about their characteristics and what makes these plants different from angiosperms.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Plant Structure and Function Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over plant structure and function. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Gymnosperms

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what gymnosperms are and how they differ from angiosperms, and provides a list of gymnosperm examples. Next, the article discusses the different types of gymnosperms and describes the phases of a gymnosperm's life cycle.
Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Angiosperms First Plants With Flowers

For Students 9th - 10th
This engaging article on angiosperms offers good descriptions and background on these seed bearing plants. Learn about their characteristics and what makes these plants different from gymnosperms.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Classification of Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify and understand the system used to classify plants and the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Conifers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms and how a conifer protects its seeds inside cones. Discusses the reproductive features of conifers, the physical characteristics of male and female cones, and the reproductive...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Circles of Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is an inquiry based cooperative learning unit that can be used in biology as a graduation exam review or in botany for a nine week project. The learners will learn the life cycle of mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. The...
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Plant Life Cycles Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Understand the reproduction and life cycle of plants.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Plants: Plants With Seeds

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a 7-question multiple-choice quiz on the topic of plants that reproduce by seeds.
Handout
Other

Elm Care: How Trees Work

For Students 9th - 10th
How do trees drink, how do trees breath, what is the structure of a tree? Answer these questions and more.
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Seed Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth reference explaining the role of seed plants in biological diversity. Photographs and labeled diagrams help learners with understanding.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Seed Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the parts of a seed and the classification and evolution of seed plants.
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Anthophyta, Evolution & Diversity

For Students 9th - 10th
An online summary of the evolution of flowering plants at an advanced level. The text is supported by good illustrations and is followed by a quiz. This is a good review for exams.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Botany Scavenger Hunt Where's the Ginkgo?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a science nature journal to log in plants native to Alabama. They sketch pictures of leaves, identify the special characteristics of the plant, and describe the environment where it was found. They also research special...
Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Botany Online: Features of Flowering Plants: Flowers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site details the parts of the flower as well as provides links to terms such as seed, calyx, corolla and many more.