Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Stem & Root Anatomy
This is an advanced review from Palomar College of the types of cells that make up conducting tissue in stems and roots. The photos and diagrams are excellent!
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Water Movement Through a Plant
This thorough site describes the forces and processes involved in the movement of water through a plant.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Color Changing Carnations
A popular plant experiment where food coloring is added to the water that flowers sit in, to see how this affects the color of the flowers. It demonstrates how water travels through the xylem of a flower stem.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Plants: Roots and Stems
A looping slideshow on the structures that make up the roots and stem of a plant, and the functions they perform. Includes a multiple-choice quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Ferns: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain the characteristics and function of fern plants. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Ferns."
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Plants Vascular Systems
A brief, concise text explaining the vascular systems of plants.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Vascular Plants
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers vascular tissues and plants.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Vascular Plants
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers vascular tissues and plants.
MadSci Network
Coloring Flowers
Demonstrate plant transpiration for your students using a white flower and colored water. This is an easy experiment that shows how a plant takes in water and nutrients.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Ferns: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain the characteristics and function of fern plants. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Ferns."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Ferns: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain the characteristics and function of fern plants. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Plant Kingdom: Ferns."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Vascular and Nonvascular Plants
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the differences between vascular and nonvascular plants. Illustrations, sorting activities, and questions are included.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Trachaeophytes
Vascular plant transport, adaptations for growth, and seed versus nonseed vascular plants are discussed in this succinct site.