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....

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.

In this ducks worksheet, students read information paragraphs about the habitat, reproduction, feeding and adaptation of ducks. Students study the photograph of the bird. There are no questions to answer here.

Plants are one of the two major Kingdoms of living creatures on the Earth. They are the only beings which produce their own food. Additionally, plants are necessary for animals to live. Plant anatomy, life cycle, reproduction and the...

Do I need a terrarium? How do I stimulate seeds to germinate? Where can I buy a carnivorous plant? These questions and more are answered in this informative site.

Review modern plant characteristics and the diversity of plants in this review guide.

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.

Learn about methods of seed dispersal. Includes videos, photos, and lesson plans.

A good description of the growth and changes in plants from the seed through the adult plant. College level discussion that includes the chemicals involved in the regulation of plant growth.

A thorough discussion of the environmental cues that can trigger germination and of the changes in structure that result. Charts, graphs, and links are also provided.

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.

This engaging article on gymnosperms offers good descriptions and background on these seed bearing plants. Learn about their characteristics and what makes these plants different from angiosperms.

Resource describes the process of germination and includes the parts of a seed, environmental conditions, and rate of germination.

This is a site with links covering multiple areas of tree and plant study. Great illustrations and information.

Explains the similarities and differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms and provides examples of each.

Learn how to grow cacti and other succulent plants from seed. Site deals with winter care of seedlings, insect pests, germination, and much more.

Site details the parts of the flower as well as provides links to terms such as seed, calyx, corolla and many more.

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.

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...

This paper, the work of a Ph.D. researcher, presents an interesting discussion of the reasons that assexual reproduction is not used by most organisms. Toward the end is a specific discussion of reproduction in plants. Advantages and...

Teachers and students interested in finding information on how to start a garden in their school will find this site very helpful. This site, sponsored by the Department of Horticulture Sciences at Texas A&M University, includes a...

Plant profile of rice. Covers history, spiritual, production and trade, traditional medicine, western medicine, food, crafts, cosmetics and other uses.

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...