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Handout
Other

Real Trees 4 Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
A very informative site that looks at the characteristics of conifers. Numerous links are available with information about cones, seeds, and needles. Other articles include current issues surrounding these trees.
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Website
Other

One World's Journey: Georgia's Environment and Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice summary of the physical geography of Georgia. Read about the climate, vegetation, and animal life.
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Website
Other

National Christmas Tree Assoication: Ncta

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is all about how to find the perfect Chritmas tree. Search by zip code to find the species of tree that you want. Also, learn about many interesting and useful ways to recycle Christmas trees.rec
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Gymnosperms

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gymnosperms have seeds, but they do not produce fruit. Instead, the seeds of gymnosperms are usually found in cones. Learn more about gymnosperms in this learning...
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Handout
Other

Monumental Trees: General Sherman: The Biggest Tree in the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the oldest living thing on planet Earth, an ancient Sequoia tree.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 7.10 Seed Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the characteristics and ecology of seed plants.
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Interactive
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Dichotomous Key

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent starting point. Get a good description of what the dichotomous key for tree identification is and then directions for using it to identify trees.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Balsam Fir

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the way to tell a true fir by the way the cone stands on the ends of the branches. Offers identifying characteristics of this evergreen.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Botany Online: Features of Flowering Plants: Flowers

For Students 9th - 10th
Site details the parts of the flower as well as provides links to terms such as seed, calyx, corolla and many more.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: The Main Groups of Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
A worksheet classifying the main groups of plants.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Gymnosperm Life Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the life cycle of gymnosperms.
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Graphic
Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Cones of Pines and Other Conifers

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled illustration showing the cones of nine different conifers.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Types of Gymnosperm Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the characteristics of gymnosperms and discusses conifers, cycads, Ginkgo plants, and gnetophytes.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Life Cycle of Conifers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms and how a conifer protects its seeds inside cones. Discusses the reproductive features of conifers, the physical characteristics of male and female cones, and the reproductive...