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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Illuminating Photosynthesis

For Students 4th - 8th
To understand the process of photosynthesis, follow the hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms as they travel between the air, the plant, and the soil.
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Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape Parts of a Seed

For Students 2nd - 6th
Help Detective Le Plant discover how a seed grows into a plant. Students will learn to describe a seed's structure and what's needed for seed growth.
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Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Photosynthesis Part I: The Sun and Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the four steps of photosynthesis in this brief, simplified tutorial.
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Handout
Orpheus Books

Q Files: Life: Plants

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the world of plants and all that encompasses the second biggest kingdom of classification.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Introduction to Photosynthesis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about the needs of plants to grow and live.
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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 5 Ls1 1: Plant Requirements: Air and Water

For Teachers 5th
Create lessons to show that plants use air and water primarily to grow with help from the resources on this site. Use the work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos to help students understand the requirements of plants to...