Ohio State University
Osu General Plant Biology: Herbaceous Roots and Stems
A concise, advanced level, review of structure and growth in these plant organs. Illustrations are clear and well labeled. This is an excellent tool for labs or exams.
Other
Atlas of Vegetable Anatomy: Stem Structure
Provides diagrams comparing the cross sections of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous stems. It is necessary to click on the links provided on this page to access these diagrams
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Cartage.org: Stem and Its Shoot
Stem functions, origin of the shoot, meristem structure, dicot stems, and monocot stems are the topics examined in this thorough lesson.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Duration: Notes Lengths in Written Music
Read everything there is to know about the basics of notes. From their durations, their shapes and their stems, you will learn how notes are used in music.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Plant Life
This teacher's guide focuses on the fascinating world of plants. Through books and other print materials, and exploration of actual plants, children will identify plants as living things, examine the parts of plants, experiment with what...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Biology of Plants: Plant Parts
Learn about the basic parts of a plant and their jobs.
Other
College of William and Mary: Stems and Their Function
This comprehensive lesson provides information on the functions of stems, control of stem growth, structure of stems, axillary buds and branching, and modified stems.
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.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: A General Plant Structure
Read about the basic structure of plants in this short, informational reference piece.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Stems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how stems transport fluids and affect the shape of a plant.
Other
Backyard Nature: Stems
Peruse this site and discover some interesting facts about stems as well as learn what its' function is.
Other
Backyard Nature: Inside Woody Twigs
Search further into a stem and discover what they are made up of.
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.
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: The Amazing Antigravity Stem
This lesson consists of an experiment which will demonstrate how a plant uses its stem to carry water and minerals from the roots to the leaves and other parts of the plant. Students will then use their word processing skills to record...
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.
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...
Other
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.
Other
Cartage: Plant Structure and Growth
A comprehensive resource for information about plant structure to plant reproduction characteristics. Site covers broad topics on how plants function.
Other
Narrangansett High School: Herbaceous Stems
Describes the herbaceous stem. Contains a link to information on woody stems.