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TRANSPIRATION IN PLANTS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars define the hydrologic cycle, define transpiration, name the three parts of the hydrologic cycle, and record the amount of moisture given off by several green plants.
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Cloning Animals and Plants: Any Difference?

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students examine the process in which plants and animals are cloned. They compare and contrast the two procedures and determine if there is a difference. They share their views on cloning to the class.
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Investigate How Light Affects Plants

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this plants and light investigation worksheet, students hypothesize, collect data, and make conclusions about plants and light as they respond to 6 drawing and 6 short answer questions.
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Unique Plants of the Biomes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how the earth is divided into different biomes that are characterized by a distinctive climate.  In this earth's surface lesson plan students identify adaptations of plants in specific biomes. 
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Out and About: Plants

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students examine plants. In this hands-on science lesson, students visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Eden Project, and Nature's World online or in person to investigate plants and gardens.
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The Importance of Plants to Native Cultures in the Past and Present

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the founding and history of Sluice Boxes State Park. They use both primary and secondary resources to collect data. The focus is upon the use of native plants to make medicines. They write reports about several...
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Science Test-Plant Life Cycle

For Students 8th
In this Life Science worksheet, 8th graders match the vocabulary with the list while being tested on terms related to plant reproduction.
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Comparing Plants with a Venn Diagram

For Students 4th - 5th
In this comparing plants with a Venn diagram worksheet, students compare two plants by writing similarities and differences in a Venn diagram, then summarizing in sentences.
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Plants and People

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this earth science worksheet, students compare plants needs to what people need in order to grow. They complete a Venn Diagram listing the differences as well as the similarities.
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Parts of Plants Quiz #2

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this parts of plants quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Comparing Plants

For Students 6th - 8th
In this biology worksheet, learners compare different types of plants and write down the similarities and differences on the graphic organizer.
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Seedless Plants- Ferns- Enrichment Worksheet

For Students 10th - 11th
In this seedless plants enrichment worksheet, student read about the history of ferns, their habitat, size, and structure. They draw a fern and label its parts including the fronds, pinnae, sorus, and rhizome.
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Plants

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this earth science worksheet, students identify plant characteristics and use them to respond to two questions. They name four things plants need to grow and then, draw a picture of what a plant might look like if it does not get the...
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Familiar Great Lakes Plants Word Search

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of familiar plants that are found in the Great Lakes region. They use the pictures and labels which are shown on the page to locate the 17 names in the puzzle.
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Face Facts: Wetlands trees and plants quiz

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Wetlands learning exercise, learners take a multiple choice quiz about the trees and plants of the Wetlands. Students complete 15 multiple choice questions online.
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Types of Plants Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this types of plants quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line game, clicking on questions and matching answer cards and scoring 1 point per correct answer. Printable version available also.
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Watch Me Grow

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners observe that plants need air, food, light, and water to survive.  In this plant biology lesson, students observe the growth and development of two plants, one is the control plant and the other is denied either air, water, or...
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What is Cacao?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students use the Internet to learn about the cacao plant.  In this plants lesson, students complete a KWL chart on chocolate, learn about cocoa plants and discuss the parts of a plant.  Students use the Internet to learn how the cacao...
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Following The Sun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate botany by conducting a plant growth experience. In this sunlight lesson, students utilize two potted flowers, depriving one of direct sunlight, and recording their growth process in science journals. Students discuss...
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Lettuce Us Be Different

For Teachers K - 5th
Students evaluate their differences, then look at differences in plants. In this class team building and life science lesson, the class play a game that focuses on similarities and differences in the group, then students plant three...
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The Amazing Tomato

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Learners gain an understanding of where our food comes from. In this plant life lesson, students review what plants need for growth and how long it takes them to grow. Learners research which plants it takes to make salsa. Students then...
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Animal Classification

For Teachers K - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of classification as it relates to objects, information, and characteristics.  In this classification activity, students research a variety of animals. Students study the Linnaeus's system of...
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Guidebook

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a guidebook page about a plant on the school grounds. In this life and plant science lesson, students identify plants around the school, then research the plant and write a narrative about it. Students publish the book...
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Sprouting Scientists!

For Teachers 1st
First graders observe and describe plants as they grow from seeds.

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