Curated OER
Plant Systems
Second graders learn about plant systems and how plants grow and function. In this plant lesson plan, 2nd graders collect data based on roots, leaves, terrariums, plant uses, and locations of certain kinds of plants. They fill out...
Curated OER
Crops of Saskatchewan
Students research one of the commercial crops grown in Saskatchewan. In this agriculture lesson, students discover locations, characteristics, common problems, and biotechnological developments related to the crops of Saskatchewan.
Curated OER
Plant Systems
Young scholars examine plant systems. For this life science lesson, students explore leaf and root systems on paper in a terrarium that they design and construct.
Curated OER
Plant Systems
In this plant systems worksheet, students write true or false for the 10 sentences about plant systems. Students then label the parts of the plant.
Curated OER
Plant Changes
In this plant changes worksheet, students choose a tree or plant to watch throughout the year. Students then draw the plant during the changing seasons.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil and Plant Scientist
Find out about the career of plant scientist from this Science Buddies career profile. If you are interested in biology, this specialization in soil and plant science might be for you. Read about the qualifications and education...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Biology: Sensory Systems in Plants Post Test
Take this five question assessment over plant sensory systems, and then after submitting the answers, review the concepts tested.
Other
Botanical Society of America: Careers in Botany
Use this site from Botanical Society of America for information on careers working with plants. Everything from articles on botany to the most recent issues and opportunities.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Great Plant Escape: Plant Parts: Roots
Site provides a brief explanation of how roots help support a plant.