Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Tulip Growth and the Parts of the Flower
The purpose of this activity is to observe and record growth of a tulip and to identify its flower parts.
Michigan Reach Out
Reach Out! Michigan: Animal or Plant
This site provides a basic lesson plan from Reach Out! Michigan comparing plants to animals.
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My Science Site
Plant Cells & Tissues, Part 1: Plant, Three Tissue Systems, Ground Tissue [Pdf]
This resource shows the dissection of a plant cell and labels the parts. Also provided is an in-depth discussion of the ground tissue system. This resource is in PDF form; requires Adobe Reader.
Other
Hans' Paleobotany Pages
A good site discussing the history of fossil plants, including oldest land plants and links to related topics.
Other
Plant Fossils of West Virginia
Has great diagrams of plant fossils as well as some general information on prehistoric plants.
Other
Louisiana Petrified Wood
A detailed article about the petrified wood which is found in Louisiana.
Other
42 Explore: Trees and Forests
This is a site with links covering multiple areas of tree and plant study. Great illustrations and information.
Other
The Domains and Kingdoms of Life
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Botany
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this puzzle is Botany.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Plant Parts and Their Functions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives the main parts of a plant and their function. It also has interactive review questions for each section.
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Interdependence and Adaptations
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about interdependence and adaptations through the needs of a common household plant.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Seedling
Labled diagram of a seedling's parts.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Plants
The Discovery Channel provides numerous lesson plans dealing with plants. Content is organized by grade level, but all lesson plans include suggestions for adaptations for older or younger audiences.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Four Parts of a Green Plant and Their Functions
Lesson plan using an apple, tea bag, onion, and celery to teach plant parts and their function.
US Department of Agriculture
The United States National Arboretum: Basic Plant Requirements
Site provides a brief description of some of the environmental parameters that influence plant growth.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plants
Find some information about plants on this site. Learn about the science of biology including the cell, what makes a plant, types of plants, fun facts, and the basic structure.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Plant Defenses
Kids learn about plant defenses in the science of biology including cell walls, thorns, bark, chemical defenses, and even plants that fight back.
Songs for Teaching
Roots, Stems, Leaves Song and Lyrics
Learn about the parts of a plant as you sing this catchy song. You can listen to others sing it, or sing along with the supplied lyrics. Songs help information "stick" with you!
Other
Kids World : Plant Nutrition
Plants need certain nutrients to grow well. Use this site to find out what plants need, how to care for them, how to read a fertilizer label, and do the fun activities, like a quiz, a puzzle and a coloring book.
Curated OER
Northern Ontario Plant Database: Basic Flower Structure
A labeled diagram of a flower and its structures.