Students explore the uses of sequence alignment.  In this DNA activity students complete several experiments on sequencing and algorithms. 

Ninth graders identify plant parts by using different classification methods. In this plant lesson students observe and draw different types of leaves then classify them according to species.

Fourth graders investigate the life cycle of a tree by researching the Internet.  In this plant life lesson, 4th graders observe The Life of a Tree website and discuss the life of a tree from sprout to death.  Students create a...

Seventh graders examine how the environment can affect biological processes. They identify the best conditions for the germination of bean seeds. They record and analyze their data. They write about their observations in an essay.

Students explore the interdependency between humans and the ecosystems. They examine how uncontrolled development threatens the rain forests. They discuss how human actions affect the rain forest.

Students identify at least 10 foods that are important to Maine's economy and culture. They participate in a scavenger hunt as they find their way around a grocery store.

First graders discover how animals depend on other animals for energy. They identify sources of energy in their daily life and describes the actions of nightime and daytime animals. They list sources of food and shelter for specific...

Third graders make and maintain a mini terrarium. They keep a daily journal of what happens in their terrarium and record daily observations and measurements.

Site features high school-level comprehensive info on the structure and function of seed plants organized into shoot and root systems. While presented with lots of detail, clear illustrations and animations help make sense of the parts...

Providing advanced information on seed anatomy and structure, this site from a German University offers many illustrations, descriptions, and examples of seeds based on research taking place in the Gerhard Leubner lab. Topics covered...

Online adventure game consisting of five consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. Episodes should be played in order; however, they can be...

Learn the structure and function of vascular plants.

Lesson plan using an apple, tea bag, onion, and celery to teach plant parts and their function.