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Suny E Sf: The Splendor of Autumn
This brief site describes the changes that take place within leaves and the environment which result in the colors we observe in Autumn.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Statistics: Stem and Leaf Plots Grade 8
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Create and interpret data through stem-and-leaf plots.
US Department of Agriculture
The Science of Color in Autumn Leaves
Coupled with a beautiful photo gallery, the National Arboretum sets out to explain the science behind why leaves of deciduous trees change their color in the autumn months. While temperature effects the colors, learn here what happens in...
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Dept. Of Natural Res.: Leaves Changing Color
Scroll below the Fall Color Report on this site for information from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that easily explains why and how leaves change color and why they fall. There are colorful illustrations and appropriate...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Illinois Natural History Survey: The Tallgrass Prairie
This site from the Illinois Natural History Survey provides a large list of grassland plants of the Illinois Tallgrass Prairie - some 851 species. You can find out the common name, scientific name, habitat, flowering period, fruits, and...
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: Why Leaves Change Color
This is a site that offers answers to some often hard to answer questions such as why do leaves change colors. Provides an easy to understand answer to the question along with a section that students can read on their own, a puzzle,...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Thanksgiving Crafts, Decorations, and Printouts
Enchanted Learning provides a wealth of Thanksgiving-related ideas for crafts, decorations, and activity worksheets. Make a turkey from handprints and footprints, create a thankful leaf wreath or a easy-to-make scarecrow, or follow the...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Photosynthesis
This lesson focuses on photosynthesis including what it is, the word and symbol equations for photosynthesis, how it works, and how the extra glucose is used. It also offers links to a video and a test.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv Do It: Leaf Me Alone!
How do leaves breathe? PBS site explores how plants breathe and sustain life.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: How to Extract Chlorophyll Easily
Presents four simple techniques for extracting chlorophyll from leaves.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape
Inspector LePlant and his friends look at the world of plants in this site for younger students. Features include the parts of plants and the seven basic requirements that plants need to survive as well as a short quiz.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Trees Are Terrific
What is a tree? Site asks users to travel along with Pierre to find out.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: Introduction to Plants
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses plants, their needs, and their importance, and describes the structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Life Science: The Importance of Plants
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses plants, their needs, and their importance. The structure and function of roots, stems, and leaves are covered as well.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Trees Are Terrific
The cartoon character Pierre discusses and illustrates the parts of a tree in a format suitable for younger students.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Touch and Feel: Plant Adaptations
This introductory lesson centers on getting hands-on before getting drug into the vocabulary and nomenclature. In cooperative learning groups students will describe leaves in simple terms. Then, students will use various resources for...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Why Roots, Stems, and Leaves Are Important
This lesson emphasizes the importance of roots, stems, and leaves to plants. Young scholars will explore Internet sites and do a hands-on experiment to learn facts about these parts of plants.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exploring Plant Leaves
During this lesson, first-grade students become plant explorers. They explore the Internet and take a nature walk to learn the similarities and differences in plants and leaves.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Tissues and Organs Study Guide
Review the main vocabulary and processes in plant tissues and organs.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Printable Lesson: Leaf Hunt!
In this printable lesson, children will compare and collect different leaves.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Asexual Reproduction
Site from Kimball's Biology Pages provides information on Asexual Reproduction in plants, and also in animals, where it is less common. Includes information on stems, leaves, roots, plant propagation and apomixis.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Asexual Reproduction
Everything you've ever needed to know regarding asexual reproduction. Modules include Asexual Reproduction in Plants, Asexual Reproduction in Animals, Why Choose Asexual Reproduction? Materials can be used as supplemental resources or as...
Hunkins Experiments
Hunkin's Experiments: How to Grow Carrot Leaves
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. This one...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: How Plants Spice Up Our Lives
Students take apart and label basic parts of a plant in this lesson plan. The students also use kitchen spices to determine which part of a plant was used for various flavorings.