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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating the Ecology of Goldenrod Galls Through Biological Sampling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field lab exercise, students conduct a stationary population study of goldenrod galls. They examine a host of factors including goldenrod plant density, goldenrod gall density, gall height, gall mass, larval exit hole...
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Other

Coillte: Module 3: Learn About Trees [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 4th
Print and complete the activities and experiments in this 22-page handout to learn more about how a tree lives, seeds and planting them, types of trees, and trees and wildlife.
Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: In Search of Green Life

For Students 3rd - 8th
A very simple introduction to the various types of growth and reproductive styles of common plants.
Interactive
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Lifecycles of Animals and Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
This segment covers the lifecycles of various plants and animals. Illustrations begin with the production of a gamete and describe the processes that occur throughout the lifespan of living creatures.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Installing Cover Boards for Amphibians

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to make a cover board for Amphibians' dual life-cycle of aquatic and terrestrial stages.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Gymnosperms, Cone Bearing Vascular Plants

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research printed encyclopedias, Internet resources (thinkfinity.org) and their science textbook to gather information to answer questions and draw an assigned portion of the Life Cycle of the Gymnosperms. This lesson plan...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Gametophyte and Sporophyte

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains how the alternation of generations occurs in a plant's life cycle where sporophytes and gametophytes each play a role in plant reproduction.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Plants

For Students 3rd - 6th
Enchanted Learning provides information an illustrated plant dictionary as well as printouts, flower anatomy, and plant-related crafts.
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Planting Seeds

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This simple lesson plan is designed to help young students be aware of how seeds sprout, and that seeds grow into 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.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Jack's Beans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, the classic story of Jack and the Bean Stalk will spark an interest in plants with students. Students will explore the Internet, take a nature walk, and make observations to learn more about plants. A brochure will...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Phenology and Weatherguide Calendar

For Teachers K - 1st
An activity where students observe the grounds around their school to study the plant and animal life cycle. Students will make a map of the school to keep track of their observations. Students will also compare their phenology calendar...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Tree Mendous Plots [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
To teach students how to use collect and use real-life data, use this activity to create, populate and analyze graphs to interpret data related to the growth of plants from seeds. The activity then asks students to create a story about...
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EL Education

El Education: Field Guide to the Aquatic Gardens at Forest Park

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
3rd grade students in Springfield, Massachusetts created this field guide as part of a learning expedition on ecosystems and pond life. Students did fieldwork in the city park and worked with local experts, closely examining the ponds....
Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Photosynthesis and the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Page describes Photosynthesis in great detail. Provides an extensive amount of links on all different aspects of photosynthesis. Very thourough.
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Other

Pollution Probe: Mercury in the Environment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
High levels of mercury exposure can cause birth defects, permanent brain or kidney damage, and/or death. This resource focuses on the impacts of mercury in the environment. Learn how mercury can reap havoc on lakes and other aquatic...

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