Curated OER
What's That Tree?
Fifth graders identify trees along a nature trail. Using a dichotomous key, 5th graders answer questions to aid in their identification of trees along a specified nature trail. Observations are recorded in their science journals. Sample...
Curated OER
Outrageous Ooze
Students examine states of matter. For this solids and liquids lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to make ooze and record their observations pertaining to it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Touch
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] It might sound good to you to have a condition where you feel no pain. But actually this type of condition would be very dangerous. What would happen if you strained...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Senses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how sensory stimuli are perceived and interpreted.
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Kenyon College: Thigmotropism in Tendrils
What is thigmotropism? Do plants have a sense of touch? What causes plants to curve toward the stimulus? Animated illustrations help to provide these answers and more. Hint: highlighting the text makes it easier to read.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Senses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial explains how sensory stimuli are perceived and interpreted.
Curated OER
Kenyon College: Thigmotropism in Tendrils
What is thigmotropism? Do plants have a sense of touch? What causes plants to curve toward the stimulus? Animated illustrations help to provide these answers and more. Hint: highlighting the text makes it easier to read.
Curated OER
Kenyon College: Thigmotropism in Tendrils
What is thigmotropism? Do plants have a sense of touch? What causes plants to curve toward the stimulus? Animated illustrations help to provide these answers and more. Hint: highlighting the text makes it easier to read.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Plant Hormones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Plants may not move, but that does not mean they don't respond to their environment. Plants can sense gravity, light, touch, and seasonal changes. Learn more about...