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Parts of Plants
Each part of a plant has a very important function. All plants produce flowers for the same reason: to make seeds so another plant can grow.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape
Detective Le Plant has taken you on an adventure through the world of plants. As his assistant, he has shown you the inner workings of seeds, flowers, and other plant parts. He has also shown you what is needed for plants to grow and be...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape
Detective Le Plant has found a strange note attached to his door. It says, "A bulb is a bulb, but not always." You and Detective Le Plant are now about to begin to unravel the true meaning of this message. Follow the clues, answer...
Colorado State University
Gardening & Horticulture in Denver: Gardening With Children
The section on plant projects for kids has lots of hands-on ideas for studying plant biology. Activities are included for stages from seed germination to growth. Geared more to the younger student.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Weathering Landforms
This lesson plan will demonstrate the mechanical weathering process known as frost wedging and the biological weathering process caused by plants. The materials required include plaster of Paris, balloons, seeds, paper plates and a...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Western Harvest Mouse
Western Harvest Mice are adaptable, widespread, and abundant, especially in meadows, prairies, old pastures, stream valleys, and marshes. They eat seeds, insects, and plants. Learn more about the Reithrodontomys megalotis, more commonly...