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Plants Of Texas
Fourth graders investigate the types of plants that are found in Texas. They conduct research using a variety of resources and answer some critical thinking questions. Then students use the information to set the context for role-playing...
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THE PEANUT WIZARD
Students read information about George Washington Carver and outline the information. They are given peanuts in the shell, students examine them and eat them. Students discuss the following questions: Why did George Washington Carver...
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Super Scientists Word Search
In this science worksheet, middle schoolers identify and locate the super scientists listed on the bottom of the sheet. There are 34 scientists to find in the word search.
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IN STRAWBERRY FIELDS
The student will calculate wages of agricultural workers by the hour and by the piece.2. Share background material, and discuss the difference between gross pay and net pay and the difference between getting paid by the hour or the piece...
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Measuring and Identifying Trees with the Help of Technology
Students arrange themselves into small groups. Each group chooses a distance to measure ( the distance between the slide and the swings, for instance). Person #1 walks the distance, counting the number of his or her steps. Persons 2...
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...
Other
Montreal Botanical Garden: Trees Inside Out
A comprehensive resource on trees, covering many topics, including growth, needs, diversity, and identification. There is a section profiling botanists who work at this arboretum, and another where the public can present questions to the...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species
This site contains information on endangered species. Learn what the U.S. government is doing about this problem.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: George Washington Carver: Scientist, Inventor, and Teacher
By doing two primary source activities and watching a short video, students will explore the life of science and innovation led by George Washington Carver.
Other
Planet Explorers
Celebrating plants and botanists, here find information on everything from photographic equipment, plant clubs, botanical gardens, seed sources, and a gallery where members can display their work. Read about famous botanists, or look for...
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Anbg Biography: Joseph Banks
The Australian government sponsors this profile of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), the naturalist and patron of science who was instrumental in the exploration and settlement of Australia.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Agnes Arber
This short biography about Agnes Arber describes her contributions to botanical science.
Other
Rocky Road: The Life of Joseph Banks
This site provides information about Joseph Banks' childhood on into his early years. A photo of Banks is also provided.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: George Washington Carver for Kids
Find the biography of George Washington Carver who was a scientist and botanist who worked with peanuts and helped the southern farmer on this site.
Curated OER
Bbc Radio 4: This Sceptered Isle: Church, Law and Medicine: Nicholas Culpeper
Artist's rendering of Nicholas Culpeper.