BBC
Bbc Schools: Bitesize: What Are the Stages of a Plant's Life Cycle?
This ten question quiz will help you determine your understanding of the parts of a flower. Links are provided that allow you to increase the size of your quiz, see the quiz in different format, read background information prior to...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Anthophyta, Evolution & Diversity
An online summary of the evolution of flowering plants at an advanced level. The text is supported by good illustrations and is followed by a quiz. This is a good review for exams.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Phenology and Weatherguide Calendar
An activity where students observe the grounds around their school to study the plant and animal life cycle. Students will make a map of the school to keep track of their observations. Students will also compare their phenology calendar...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Botany: Mangrove Ecology
Extensive article on mangroves. Covers classification, physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, economic value, and natural and human threats to their survival.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: French Theme Page
Learn the French of everyday objects using these "Label Me" printouts for everything from colors to clothes, from the life cycle of a butterfly to the rooms in a house.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Jack's Beans
During this lesson, the classic story of Jack and the Bean Stalk will spark an interest in plants with students. Students will explore the Internet, take a nature walk, and make observations to learn more about plants. A brochure will...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Gardens: Butterfly Gardening Fact Sheet [Pdf]
This fact sheet provides a comprehensive overview of butterfly gardening. Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly, what plants attract them and what we can do as a society to preserve these marvelous habitats.
Other
Fermilab Flora and Fauna Virtual Exhibit: The Monarch Butterfly and Milkweed
This site traces the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and contains links for more in depth study of the terms presented.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Although we generally discuss plants when learning about photosynthesis, keep in mind that plants are not the only organisms that can make their own food. Some...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Pumpkins and Apples, Oh My!
Students will be able to compare and contrast two non-fiction books with a similar theme - in this case, plant life cycles. Extensive resources included such as worksheets, samples of student work, assessment ideas, extension activities,...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: The Great Plant Escape Parts of a Seed
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.
Texas A&M University
Peer Curricula: Story Time: Melvin Calvin
A biography of Melvin Calvin, the chemist who figured out how photosynthesis works. The emphasis of this biography is on his early life, the development of his interest in science, and his education.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Cameras See That Our Eyes Don't
Our eyes are practically magical, but they cannot see everything. For instance, the naked eye cannot see the moment where all four of a horse's legs are in the air or the gradual life cycle of plants- but cameras can capture these...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet
Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Pollination Parties
This lesson helps students understand the concept of pollination. Objectives, materials, procedures, adaptations, discussion questions, evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, vocabulary, and academic standards are all included!
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade K: From Seed to Plant
Students gather information from a variety of texts- literary and informational- to describe the connection between people, events, ideas, and pieces of information. Students are introduced to life cycles by learning about how a plant...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Seeds: How They Grow
The students will be collecting, germinating and planting seeds to show the process of plant growth. The students will be recording the information in their science journal. In addition, the students will be observing the water cycle as...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: The Virtual Field
A virtual lab that explores how offspring inherit different traits from their parents. Investigate these traits both in animals and plants. Understand that variations in offspring can lead to traits that allow survival. Lab includes...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: The Show: Trees
How much do you think you know about trees? PBS site offers a video and description of the life cycle of trees and their leaves.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: In Search of Green Life
A very simple introduction to the various types of growth and reproductive styles of common plants.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Photosynthesis
Discussion of the conversion of light energy to chemical energy through the life-sustaining process of photosynthesis. Explores the reactions of photosynthesis, where they take place, and their ecological importance.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to third-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Biodiversity: Fern
Explains what differentiates ferns from other plants, their physical characteristics, taxonomy, life cycle, how they evolved, and where they occur.
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