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Photosynthesis, Respiration, and the Carbon Cycle
Provide your class with the opportunity to view our carbon cycle close up. Young scientists research the cycle of oxygen as it completes the tasks of photosynthesis and respiration. They explore the importance of carbon in an ecosystem...
Ohio State University
General Plant Biology: Photosynthesis
Use this resource for an advanced discussion written in a clear an easy to follow style. There are diagrams and animations for all the major pathways.
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Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Biological Science
All about plants has information on plant parts--seeds, flowers, fruits, roots, and spores--and plant processes--seed dispersal, germination, pollination, and photosynthesis. You can also take a tour of this Los Angeles-based...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Plant Transpiration & Translocation
This is a good explanation of plant water balance issues and carbon fixing cycles. Transpiration processes are explained well with links to additional information.
Ohio State University
General Plant Biology: Leaves
Discusses major aspects of leaf structure and function. Contains examples of modifications of leaf structure and function.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Tissues and Organs Study Guide
Review the main vocabulary and processes in plant tissues and organs.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Photosynthesis Process for Kids
Provides a simple definition and description of photosynthesis in plants and explains why photosynthesis is so vital for all living organisms.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Types of Photosynthesis
This resource describes three different types of photosynthesis that take place in plants and the plant characteristics and environmental conditions that determine which type takes place.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Stomata Function
Describes stomata and their functions in photosynthesis, transpiration, and regulation of water retention and loss by plants.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Accessory Pigments
Describes the characteristics and functions of the three classes of accessory pigments that play a role in photosynthesis.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Photosynthesis in Aquatic Plants
Discusses the similarities and differences between photosynthesis in land plants versus aquatic plants, and explains how photosynthesis works in aquatic plants.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Importance of Photosynthesis
Explains what the products of photosynthesis are, how we depend on this process for the oxygen we breathe, how it maintains the balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen in the environment, and how it supports all other living organisms...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Photosynthesis Explained With a Diagram
Gives a basic explanation of photosynthesis.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Plants
This biology site provides information on plant basics such as what makes a plant as well as what we can learn from plants.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Seed Germination the Primary Phase of Plant Growth
Describes the structure of seeds, the conditions needed for seeds to germinate, and the steps involved in germination. Also discusses germination in dicots and monocots.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chloroplast: Structure and Function
The structure and functions of chloroplasts are described in detail here.