Go on a weed hunt! Scholars gain insight into the characteristics of plants and examine the outdoor environment in order to identify five different types of weeds. Learners then show what they know with a one-page reflection.

The world would be a much different place without the help of pollinators. Read about the important role bats, hummingbirds, and various insects play in plant reproduction, exploring the interdependence of living things in an ecosystem....

From tiny organisms to entire biomes, young scientists examine the interdependent relationships tying all living and non-living things together with this collection of ecology resources.

Why do soybean plants that are planted weeks apart in the spring mature simultaneously in the fall? Four independent activities cover the history of phytochrome research, scientist collaboration, the electromagnetic spectrum, and...

What's the difference between behavioral adaptations and physical adaptations? Learn about the various ways that organisms adapt to their environment with a worksheet about the creatures of the Hudson River.

In this set of worksheets about dandelions, students read the definition and 10 pages of facts about the common weed. They look at pictures that are related to the facts.

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.

A useful resource for working with plants. Many illustrations enhance the clarity of the definitions, which can be accessed by clicking on the various links provided.

Learn about the life cycles of plants and animals then demonstrate what you know with activities, a quiz, and related resources.

Winters in the Canadian Arctic are long and cold. One of the first flowering plants to bloom is the Purple Saxifrage. This amazing plant, with spectacular flowers, is often the only flowering plant to grow in this most inhospitable area.

Olympic Marmots are highly social, living in groups made up of an adult male, one or more adult females, two-year-olds, yearlings, and young. Their diet consists of grasses and sedges, with flowering plants in season. Learn more about...

A brief overview of the hibiscus flower which covers why it is popular, where it originated, and what insects enjoy it along with humans. There is also a beautiful picture of the Hula Girl Hibiscus species.

One way plants have been classified has been based on the number of cotyledons in the seeds. The differences between monocots and dicots are listed along with some helpful facts.