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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Color-Changing Cells

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students gather information about photoperiodism and senescence. They visually represent their comprehension about these processes in a 3-dimensional model. Students graphically distinguish between colors in a key.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Plant Responses

For Students 4th - 8th
In this plant response worksheet, students will explore the different responses plants have to different stimuli, including light and gravity. Students will complete 7 multiple choice questions and 3 fill in the blank questions.
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Handout
University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Photoperiodism and Stimulation

For Students 9th - 10th
A good summary of the photoperiodic effects of plants. Discussion of the way that the length of the day effects the growth of plants.
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eBook
McGraw Hill

Mhhe: Plant Growth and Growth Regulators

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good overview of the hormonal control of plant responses to different environmental cues. Good place to start research.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Seasonal Changes in Plants

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Have you seen the leaves of plants change colors? During what time of year does this happen? What causes it to happen? Plants can sense changes in the seasons....
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Animals: Behavior Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the necessary vocabulary and concepts for a unit on animal behavior.