Young scholars study renewable and nonrenewable resources and take a hardwood cutting.  In this hands on activity students learn what rooting hormones are, how they generate roots  and then take their own cutting and root...

Students explore exploring and expiditions then simlate their own on campus. They divide into small "expedition groups." Have each team report back to the class about their expeditions, using written, oral, or videotaped presentations.

Students explore the terrain, structures, plants and signs of habitats around their schoolyard. They draw a sketch map showing the different areas around the schoolyard. Students identify the location of weeds and native plants on their...

In this reading for information worksheet, students read a passage about cacti. Students answer 5 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.

Students explore the process of growing plants from seed. In this propagation lesson, students examine methods of propagation and determine how to rapidly propagate plant species. Students listen to a lecture informing them on the topic...

Students explore biotic and abiotic factors in landscape design. In this landscaping lesson, students create 3-dimensional models that represent landscape designs taking into consideration climate and planting requirements.

Students explore the importance of the dry forest. For this science lesson, students discuss the history of dry forests and changes that have occurred due to human interaction. Students create a map showing the historical range of the...

Students design their dream gardens and work together to build a class model. They use software to create a virtual model. They only use metric measurements.

Students review vegetables and their nutrient values and production. In this vegetable production worksheet, students read information about the nutrients in vegetables and how they are grown. Students participate in a game of Twister to...

Students use Clarisworks Word Processing and Spreadsheet, Quick-Take Camera and Software, and produce a publishable technical paper.

Sttudents examine populations of living things and identify variations in physical features.

Pupils explore importance of a herbarium and start one of their own.

Students are introduced to the concept and components of a habitat. They discuss the key components of a habitat and describe how certain factors can cause disturbances in a habitat and change its population. Activities are leveled for...

Students study the design elements and symbolism of Japanese gardens through a hands-on lesson in Zen Garden design.

Eighth graders compare their local ecological zone to the tropical rainforest. In this natural ecology lesson, 8th graders complete an activity about the differences in ecological zones. They compare their biome to the Guatemalan...

In this crossword puzzle worksheet, learners identify the words that relate to Earth Day by reading the 14 clues. Students complete the crossword puzzle with the clues.

In this plants worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about plants grown for food.

Find out why vegetation such as trees and shrubs play important roles in ecosystems.

Good list of examples of how dormancy in tree seeds can be overcome. In the discussion, you'll pick up a fair amount about dormancy in plants.

Provides guidance for what plants will survive the best in the Texas environment, and how to grow and protect them. There is information about native and adapted plants, invasive plant species, plants resistant to deer, backyard ponds,...

Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.

Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.

Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.

Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.