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Unit Plan
NC State University

Ncsu.edu: Adventures of the Agronauts

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is an online science curriculum on how to grow plants on the Moon. There are six lessons that have a glossary also included. There are movies that demonstrate concepts, and teacher resources. The sites topics cover, the Earth,...
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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Plant Reproduction Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brush up on the parts of plants before taking this interactive quiz. Check the box for each correct answer, and then see your final score.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Seeds and Germination

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson will be introduced to the students as a part of a unit of study about plants. The students will learn to accurately diagram the parts of a seed and will predict what conditions are needed for germination.
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Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: Salad on a Sponge: Grow Your Name

For Students 4th - 9th
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. Both of these...
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Structure of Seeds and Effects of Fertilizer on Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan, young scholars identify parts of seeds and the effect of fertilizer on their germination and development.
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Activity
Colorado State University

Gardening & Horticulture in Denver: Gardening With Children

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Activity
Center of Science and Industry

Cosi Columbus: Mighty Seeds

For Students 3rd - 6th
Learn about the process of germination in this hands-on science experiment. Includes full list of materials, procedures, and scientific explanation of why plants can survive in a variety of environments.
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Handout
Other

Backyard Gardener: Seed Germination Database

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive database of seeds. Learn how the different types of seeds germinate. Information is from Thompson and Morgan.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lifecycle of a Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the life cycle of a plant as it develops from a seed into a seedling, grows into a mature plant, develops flower buds, goes through pollination and double fertilization, and produces seeds.