Students study natural habitats, aquatic life, renewable and non-renewable resources. They discuss conservation efforts for sea otters and desert toad in this units.

Students share their prior knowledge of WMD, discuss how the U.S. has responded to this threat and what changes, if any, the US should take for the future. They role-play as national secruty advisor while participating in a fictional WMD...

Students observe plant and animal growth and participate in class discussions about the subjects. They also record their observations in a log. Using observation and the scientific method, they describe the characteristics of mealworms.

Tenth graders work in teams to gather and present historical as well as current information about an infectious disease. They complete student reports on a Disease Database form for all diseases selected. Students then share their...

For this biology worksheet, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to fungi and plants. There are 31 biology terms located in the word search.

In this zoology word search, students find 30 words. This is a very difficult puzzle with complicated science vocabulary, but there is a word bank.

Using this lab experiment site, your students can identify the parts of a mushroom, observe the spores released from different types of mushrooms, and understand the way fungi reproduce.

A solid overview of the few plants that reproduce by spore production. Includes examples and an explanation of the early evolution of these plants.

The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.

Fungi grow from spores and fungi spores are present almost everywhere. Molds and other fungi grow in damp places. In this lesson students will grow and observe bread mold and other kinds of common fungi. Student sheets are provided in...

An explanation of the plants that reproduce by the production of spores. Includes extensive graphics.

In this science fair project, grow a culture of Pilobolus fungus and experiment with its ability to shoot spore sacs at light sources. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and...

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...

The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.

The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.

The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.

Thinking Fountain, from the Science Museum of Minnesota, offers a project in word and picture. With everyday items, you can grow your own mold, both bread mold and penicillin!

This site is provided for by Earth-Life Web. Lichens have two types of reproductive bodies, spore-forming bodies, and vegitative reproductive bodies. This website discusses lichen reproduction and includes detailed illustrations.

An illustrated introduction to seedless, vascular plants which reproduce by spores called ferns.

This resource is a short description of fungi with a more detailed look at food and feeding, spore prints, and structure.

The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.

A lesson on the classification of mosses and liverworts as well as the physical make up and similarities of the species.

Explains what differentiates ferns from other plants, their physical characteristics, taxonomy, life cycle, how they evolved, and where they occur.

The Department of Defense provides detailed information about anthrax, including a focus on the anthrax threat of 2001. Content includes a current "situation report," as well as information on the anthrax vaccine.