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/Home/Professional Development/Teaching Resources/Lesson Plans/Science/Biology & Life Sciences/Botany Lesson Plans Votes:0 To Kevin's Science Lesson Page Back to Index Back to Lesson Page Back to Home Download Text File TITLE: Photosynthesis and Transpiration AUTHOR: Nelida Boreale GRADE LEVEL: 6-8 OVERVIEW: Many students are not interested in science at all. They often think that the concepts taught in science are irrelevant to their needs. They think that science is boring and hard. Until children experience science in a fun way, their attitude toward science won't change. PURPOSE: The purpose of this lesson is to help students experience science in a different way. To change students negative attitudes toward science into positive. OBJECTIVES: 1. To observe the effect of light on plants. Illustrate the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the plant. 2. To understand how green plants use the sun's en Read More Go to Site Museums in the Classroom Pumpkin Project Votes:0 Museums in the Classroom Pumpkin Project This project was created by teachers in the 1997 Museums in the Classroom Summer Workshop at the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The lesson is all about those lovely, roundish, orange fruits--pumpkins. Included in this project are hands-on activities, links to other web sites on pumpkins, extension ideas, and a discussion of the standards met by this project. I. Words To Know About Pumpkins. II. What are Pumpkins? III. How Do They Grow? IV. What Else Can You Do With Pumpkins? V. Other Pumpkin Resources. VI. Standards Met By Using Pumpkins. Words to Know about Pumpkins! For this activity you will need to print out Worksheet #1 and Worksheet #2 . Pass out worksheets. Read aloud to the students the definitions on Worksheet #1 Have the students find the wo Read More Go to Site 00.06.01: Ph-ocusing on Photosynthesis In and Out of the Garden Votes:0 Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute Home Ph-ocusing on Photosynthesis In and Out of the Garden by Francine C. Coss Contents of Curriculum Unit 00.06.01: Narrative Introduction Preparing your Classroom for this Unit Flower Journal Plants and What They Need Conclusion Annotated Bibliography Student Resources Teacher Resources To Guide Entry Science is a highly neglected subject in the elementary grades. Most elementary students are steered toward less complex topics than those discussed in science class. This could be due to the lack of appropriate resources or curriculum available to elementary students. However, it could also be due to the lack of personal understanding and comprehension of science topics experienced by the classroom teachers. I find it extremely necessary to fill this void Read More Go to Site A Close Encounter of the Tree Kind Votes:0 A Close Encounter of the Tree Kind A Close Encounter of the Tree Kind Charles T. Buzek Spry School 35 S. Kensington 2400 S. Marshall LaGrange IL 60525 Chicago IL 60153 (312) 354-1400 Objectives : These activities are designed for a 6-8th grade setting. Students will learn how to estimate the heighth of a tree. Students will learn that bark can be a distinguishing characteristic of trees. Students will learn how to make a bark print. Students will learn how to estimate the age of a tree. Students will learn the respiration rates of trees. Students will learn about turgor in the tree's internal transportation system and how it is affected by the sun. Materials Needed : A sheet of carbon paper A large piece of art or construction paper A ruler Plastic baggies A meter stick Sections of string Read More Go to Site Alfy.com: Free Games, Clip Art, On-line Puzzles, Kid's Coloring Pages, Fresh Music Videos, Cool Word Search and learning, educational games for Children Votes:0 We have just re-launched our site! The link you are looking for may have moved. Please go to the home page of Alfy.com, or check out our other areas below. GAMES - hundreds of Action, Arcade, Mind, Sports, Puzzles, Kids, Learning games to choose from! BUZZ - Check your horoscope, read celebrity and top news and so much more! COOL STUFF - Watch the hottest Music Videos, the latest Movie Trailers, Funny Videos and Looney Tunes Cartoons! ARTS and CRAFTS - Free Clip Art, hundreds of coloring pages, and word search puzzles! Home | About Us | Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Send to a Friend | Privacy Policy | Report a Bug | Send us Feedback ©ALFY, Inc. All rights reserved. Free On-line Games | Action Games | Arcade Games | Sports Games | Classic Games | Puzzle Games | Mind Games | Fun Kids Game Read More Go to Site Algae--Where does it Live? Votes:0 Algae--Where does it Live? Algae--Where does it Live? Mary Ellen Dote St. Cletus School 3024 Halifax 700 W. 55th Street Westchester, IL 60154 La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 562-5432 (708) 352-4820 Objectives : 1. To understand what green algae is and where it grows. 2. To test the growth of algae in four different types of water - lake water, well water, distilled water and tap water. 3. To watch and record the growth of algae. Materials needed : Types of water: microscopes Tap slides (concave) Well cover slips Distilled medicine droppers Lake Michigan pipette pencils Four (4) quart jars plastic or glass covers Strategy : Display a gallon of lake or pond water to the class. Have students observe the water and describe what they see, especially the "green growth". Discuss what they think this gr Read More Go to Site Amazon Rainforest Unit Plan Votes:0 SUBJECT: Geography TOPIC: Amazon Rainforest GRADE LEVEL: Lower Elementary (1st) CREATORS: Kearen Fleming, Annie McClendon, Yasso Yasso, AmyBjork, Rachel Eriksen Day 1 Introduce the rain forest unit using the Opening LessonPlan Day 2 Have students make terrariums using the Science LessonPlan Day 3 Multicultural Lesson Plan Day 4 Math Lesson Plan Day 5 Use activities from Other Activities tobe Used Throughout the Unit Day 6 Field trip day Day 7 Language Arts Lesson Plan Day 8 Social Studies Lesson Plan Day 9 Use activities from Other Activities tobe Used Throughout the Unit Day 10 Close the rain forest unit using the Closing Lesson Plan Amazon Rainforest Unit Goals Students will become familiar with the concept of the rain forest. Students will learn terminology associated with the rain Read More Go to Site Archived: Plants Votes:0 A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n PLANTS Plants are the only things on earth that turn sunlight into food. They do it through a process called photosynthesis, which is explored in this activity. What you'll need Some household plants A book on plant care from a store or the library Grown-up alert! Plant fertilizer Paper Scissors Your magnifying glass Your science journal What to do Look in your plant-care book, or ask a grown-up, to find out how much water each plant needs. Some may need to be watered more than others. Take two clippings from one plant. Put one in a glass of water. Put the other one in a glass with no water. Check each day to see how long the one without water can survive. Water the rest of the plants each week for several weeks. Fertilize some of the plants but not ot Read More Go to Site Autumn Leaves - Fall leaf colors - Why do autumn leaves change color and fall? Votes:0 Autumn Leaf Color Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? by Science Made Simple | Science Projects | Articles | The Science Store | Metric Conversions | Subscribe | Why do Fall leaves change color? --- Autumn Leaves Science Projects Learn More About: How plants prepare for winter I Can Read: Fall Leaves --- Word Puzzle Copyright © 1995, 2005 by Science Made Simple, Inc. Home Science Projects Articles Science news What is Science Made Simple? Subscribe Unit Conversions The Science Store E-MAIL This Site is ICRA and SafeSurf Content Rated For All Ages! We all enjoy the colors of autumn leaves. Did you ever wonder how and why a fall leaf changes color? Why a maple leaf turns bright red? Where do the yellows and oranges come from? To answer those questions, we first ha Read More Go to Site Aztec Floating Gardens Votes:0 Aztec Floating Gardens Aztec Floating Gardens Vanessa Villalobos Oscar Mayer Elementary 1740 W. Grace 2250 N. Clifton Chicago IL 60613 Chicago IL 60614 (312) 327-0969 (312) 534-5535 Objectives : This lesson was created for students of all ages at the elementary level grades K-8. Students will be participating in a series of short experiments involving plants in order to discover ways to create a hydroponic garden. Aztec history will be explored to gain student interest and to set up the background for the analysis and creation of the "Floating Gardens". Background Information : The basis of this project is phenomena derived from Aztec history. The Aztec civilization thrived for three centuries and successfully grew a multitude of produce including pumpkin, squash, and corn. The amazing asp Read More Go to Site Bay Link - Norfolk Botanical Garden LP-1 Frameset Votes:0 Bay Link - Norfolk Botanical Garden LP-1 Frameset Read More Go to Site Biology Lessons Part 2 Votes:0 Biology Lessons Part 2: Population Biology Lessons for teaching biology to prospective elementaryschool teachers will be posted at this site. These lessons were developedin a biology course (Natural Sciences 412C, Process and Inquiry in the LifeSciences) for senior Liberal Studies majors at San Diego State University.The lessons can readily be adapted by practicing teachers for use in elementaryschool classrooms. They require simple materials. The Population Biology lessons include: 2.1How Does a Green Plant Grow? 2.2Who Eats Whom? 2.3How Do Species Interact in a Community? 2.4How Do Organisms Vary? 2.5How Do Organisms Reproduce? 2.6How Do Populations Grow? 2.7How Do Populations Change Over Time? Audience & Background . These are NOT interactive, on-line lessons, but rather may be printed Read More Go to Site Biology/Chemistry Votes:0 Biology/Chemistry Let It Grow Virginia T. O?Brien Higgins Community Academy 2540 W. 109 th Place 11710 S. Morgan Avenue CHICAGO IL 60655 CHICAGO IL 60643 (773) 779-7109 (773) 535-5625 Objective(s) : These activities are designed for students in grade three. ? Students will identify the parts of a corn seed and a bean seed and understand their functions. ? Students will identify the parts of the plants that they have grown and understand their functions. ? Students will be able to compare characteristics of monocots and dicots. ? Students will identify the parts of a perfect flower and understand the process of seed formation. ??? Materials: Gallon size zip lock baggies (one per child), paper towels, nametags, corn seeds, bean seeds, spray water bottles, staplers, scotch tape, corn and any Read More Go to Site Biology/Chemistry Votes:0 Biology/Chemistry Which Sex is it? Pamela Moy Morgan Park High School 547 South Clark #1101 1744 West Pryor CHICAGO IL 60605 CHICAGO IL 60643 773-535-2550 Objective(s) : This lesson is designed for freshman level biology, but it is easily adaptable for lower grades. Students will be able to identify the parts of a flower. Students will be able to distinguish between a perfect and imperfect flower. Students will improve coordination and dexterity. Materials : Flowers (preferably ones with both male and female sex organs) Tweezers Paper Scotch tape Scalpel if desired Strategy : This may be used as a culminating activity or as an introductory activity. ? Have students obtain a flower, tweezers, tape and scalpel if desired. ? Students will remove the parts of the flower (petal, sepal, stamen, Read More Go to Site Biology/Chemistry Votes:0 Biology/Chemistry Fun Activities Using Seeds Imara Abdullah Douglas Academy P.O. Box 19182 3200 South Calumet CHICAGO IL 60619 CHICAGO IL 60619 (773) 534-9263 Objective(s) : This lesson is designed to teach second grade students that seeds come in different sizes, shapes and forms. ? The students will be able to identify the parts of a seed and their functions in germination. Materials : Activity One ???????????????????? Activity Two ???????????????????? Activity Three ?????????????????? Activity Four ? Fresh fruits and ??????????????? Lima, garbanzo, ???????????????? dry pinto beans ????????????????? seeds soaked in Vegetables, handy ??????????? black, pinto, ?????????????????????? wet pinto beans ????????????????? water over night wipes, paper ?????????? ?????????? kidney beans ????????? Read More Go to Site Birth of a Plant From a Seed Votes:0 Birth of a Plant From a Seed Birth of a Plant From a Seed Janet A. Elkins Douglass Middle S & M Academy 4205 N. Wolcott 534 N. Waller Chicago IL 60613-1017 Chicago IL 60644 (312) 477-1440 (312) 534-6176 Objectives : Students shall be able to label parts of a dicotyledon seed by function as well as by proper names. Materials needed : 2 each lima beans, and red kidney beans 1 hand lens 1 single edged razor OR scalpel colored paper, pencils, crayons, scissors, glue iodine, to test for starch (opt.) envelopes containing "job" vocabulary as well as the proper name, as follows: seed embryo, seed coat, food (cotyledons), root (radicle), stem and leaves (plumule), hylum, microphyle, internal landmarks, internal structures Strategy : Students will compare and contrast a dry bean versus a rehydrated Read More Go to Site Botany Lesson Plans Votes:0 Trees for Many Reasons Level: Part A: Grades 2-12; Variation 1: Grades 5-8; Variation 2: Grades 6-12; Part B: Grades 6-8 Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Language Arts. Process: By reading fables such as The Lorax, Dr Seuss or The Man Who Planted Trees, Jean Giono, students examine the importance of conserving natural resources. Objectives: The student will: Discuss and analyze a fictional story relating to the proper and improper use of natural resources. Timeframe: Preparation: 15 minutes. Activity; Part A: 50 minutes; Part B: 50 minutes; Part C; 2 50-minute periods. Skills: Analyzing, comparing and contrasting, discussing, evaluating, forming concepts, identifying main ideas, speaking, writing. Materials: Paper, pencils, The Lorax, Dr Seuss, The Man Who Planted Trees, Jean Giono. (Ext Read More Go to Site Botany Lessons: Lighten Up! Votes:0 Lighten Up! Botany Lesson Introduction This lesson introduces the concept that plants need certain conditions to grow. Light is one of the conditions that most plants need in order to grow. By absorbing light and air into their leaves, plants make food. This process, called photosynthesis, allows plants to use energy from the sun (light) to convert carbon dioxide (gas) and water into the carbohydrates (simple sugars) which plants use to grow. During this lesson, the students will conduct a simple experiment in order to observe how plants respond to light and the lack of light. Illinois State Goal Standard Learning Benchmarks 11 A 1c. Collect data for investigations using measuring instruments and technologies. 12 A 1a. Identify and describe the component parts of living things. 13 B 1a. Ex Read More Go to Site CanTeach - Resources for Educators Votes:0 CanTeach has a new home! The file you are looking for has moved. Please update your bookmarks. Your browser will redirect you in a few moments, or click here to go there now. Read More Go to Site CanTeach - Resources for Educators Votes:0 CanTeach has a new home! The file you are looking for has moved. Please update your bookmarks. 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Your browser will redirect you in a few moments, or click here to go there now. Read More Go to Site Canterbury Christ Church University Votes:0 text only | skip to text Search the University's websites Quicklinks Quicklinks... Blackboard Webmail Room Bookings Database Library Online Catalogue A to Z of University Web pages Computing Services ECDL Support Software Student Union PROGRESS Homepage Staff Vacancies ----------------- Alumni Business Support Services Careers Department Chaplaincy Service Christ Church Bookshop Conferences and Events Graduate Skills Graduation Office Induction Homepage Learning & Information Services LTEU Homepage Postgraduate Prospectus QiSS e-Library SMART Interactive Whiteboards Student Jobshop Staff Development Office Undergraduate Prospectus Canterbury Broadstairs Medway Folkestone Salomons | Home | About us | Courses | International | Research | News | Events • Students | Staffnet | Canterbury Read More Go to Site classifying plants Votes:0 Title: Classifying Plants Grade Level(s): 3 - 4 Subject(s): Science Learner Outcomes: The students will be able to: * List and describe the two main groups of plants. * Compare and contrast seed plants and non-seed plants. * Identify the two main groups of seed plants. * Compare flowering plants with confers. Duration of Lesson: This lesson will take approximately four to five lessons. Materials: * Seed catalogues and magazines * 12"x18" paper, scissors, glue * Examples of ferns, mushrooms, and moss with spores * Hand-held magnifying lens * A collection of closed cones * Lima beans, corn, avocado, maple seeds and acorns * Paper towels and sealable sandwich bags Technology Tools/Courseware: * Multi-media computer access in either classroom or computer lab setting * Software: World Book Ency Read More Go to Site Collecting and Recording Data Votes:0 Teamwork Growing Plants Unit Lesson Three Collecting and Recording Data Brief Description Objectives Materials and Resources Activity Description Grade Level: Upper Elementary Subject Area: Science Brief Description This lesson will begin approximately 1 week after Lesson Two and will last 1-2 weeks, as time permits. Be sure to allow enough time for the seedlings to germinate before beginning this lesson. Students will need 10-15 minutes/day to measure and observe their growing seedlings. Objectives Students will: Observe plants growing over time. Measure specific plant growth. Gather and record data on plan growth. Materials and Resources Science Journals. Rulers. In developing our lessons and activities, we made some assumptions about the hardware and software that would be available in Read More Go to Site Daily Lesson Plan Votes:0 Back to Main Daily Lesson Plan Lesson Plan Archive News Snapshot Issues in Depth On This Day in History Crossword Puzzle Campus Weblines Education News Newspaper in Education (NIE) Teacher Resources Classroom Subscriptions News Summaries Daily News Quiz Word of the Day Test Prep Question of the Day Web Explorer Science Q & A Letters to the Editor Ask a Reporter Web Navigator Conversation Starters Family Movie Guide Vacation Donation Plan Discussion Topics Site Guide Feedback Job Opportunities Related Article Gene That Gives Power to Flower Is Found By CAROL KAESUK YOON (Go to Article.) Tuesday, August 3, 1999 The Blossoming of Flower Power Understanding Flower Reproduction: A Dissection Lab for the Science Classroom Author(s) Alison Zimbalist, The New York Times Learning Network Grades: 6- Read More Go to Site Data-gathering Activities Relating to Trees in Their Environment Votes:0 Biology/Chemistry Data-gathering Activities Relating to Trees in Their Environment Charles Buzek John Spry School 35 S. Kensington 2400 S. Marshall LaGrange IL 60525 Chicago IL 60657 (773) 535-1400 Objective(s) : Upper grade elementary students will be able to determine heights of trees and their ages. A canopy map will indicate optimal growing areas for the tree. Materials Needed : measuring tape, pencils, quadrant (bolt, string, cardboard) Strategy : The quadrant consists of a cardboard rectangle large enough to copy 90 degrees from a standard protractor and provide room for a rolled-up siting tube. When the student can line up the top of the tree through the siting tube while maintaining a 45 O angle, his distance from the tree is equal to the height of the tree. A less accurate but sim Read More Go to Site Economic Botany: Plants - Where in the World? - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-AGR0011 Economic Botany: Plants - Where in the World? An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Todd Hutson Endorsed by: Dr. Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: May 8, 1998 Grade Level(s): 7 Subject(s): Science/Agriculture Science/Botany Description: Junior High Life Science curriculums are heavily focused on the animal kingdom's contributions to our lives. This activity is used to illustrate the often under appreciated plant kingdom's contributions to our lives. The students will have the opportunity to explore the plant products that they use everyday and hopefully realize that some plant products are grown outside the United States. WARNING! If you are planning on utilizing this activity in your classroom brush up on your economic botany! Goals: St Read More Go to Site Education Center Activity: Color Garden Votes:0 Color Garden Science/Art Activity In this activity, children will learn about some of the different colors flowers can be. WHAT YOU NEED Colored construction paper Books with pictures of various flowers in them WHAT TO DO Ask children to name the different flowers that they know. Then ask them to tell what colors those flowers can be. (Point out that flowers can come in many different colors. A rose, for example, could be red, pink, or white.) On a chart or on the board, record the names of flowers and the colors they can be. Tell children that they are going to make a paper, flower garden on the bulletin board. The goal will be to include as many different colors of flowers as they can. Explain that the flowers they make have to be a color that the real flowers can be (a red rose, a blue Read More Go to Site Education World® : Lesson Planning Center : Teacher Lesson Plans : Does The Type of Mulch Used Affect Plant Growth? Votes:0 EdWorld Internet Topics Fundraisers & Fundraising Ideas: Earn 90% Profit! Hoodie Diet Pills Hoodia Gardonii Leading Trade and Vocational Career savings. Online Degree Directory Walden University M.S. in Education Degrees Online Online Schools University Degrees College Programs Seeking leadership within education Learn more! Used cars, Buy a car Car leasing Contract hire Cash Advance Fast growing privacy screen Data Recovery Software Learn Spanish online for free at 123teachMe Apply for credit cards online at Credit.com where you can find the best credit card for you. Continue your education Or start your own franchise You can do both!? Find out how Teacher Lesson Plans Archives: -- VIEW ALL LESSONS -- Arts and Humanities -- Ed Technology -- Health -- Interdisciplinary -- Math -- Phys Ed - Read More Go to Site Fingerpaint Leaf Prints Votes:0 Scholastic Inc. Customer Service Privacy Policy Product Information Administrators Librarians Teachers Scholastic.com Lesson Plans Learning Activities Books Products Games Club Ordering Online Scholastic At Home Scholastic Store Teacher Store Welcome Fingerpaint Leaf Prints AGES 3–4 Materials: a wide assortment of leaves fingerpaint newspapers white paper Goal: Children will observe the different shapes, sizes, and vein patterns of leaves as they make fingerpaint leaf prints. In Advance: Take a walk outside with children to collect leaves that have recently fallen. Upon returning to your classroom, talk about how they look and feel. Invite children to compare the leaves and sort them by size, shape, and color. ACTIVITY 1. Ask each child to find the bumpy side of a leaf -- the side wit Read More Go to Site Four Parts of a Green Plant and the Functions of each Part Votes:0 Four Parts of a Green Plant and the Functions of each Part Four Parts of a Green Plant and the Functions of each Part Hawthorne, Sarah F. Coles Elem. School 2054 E. 69th Street 1-312-933-6550 Chicago,Il. 60649 1-312-493-1960 Objectives The learner will learn four parts of a green plant and the functions of each part. Apparatus Needed An apple; bag of tea; two stalks of celery (a stalk of raw celery and a stalk of celery in colored water); an onion in a cup/glass of water; one sweet potato in a cup/glass of water; four posters (each poster should show pictures or drawings of a part of the green plant.......roots, stems, leaves, and the flower); several packages of different green plant seeds; different kinds of green plants ( with and without flowers). Optional Four milk cartons (soil shoul Read More Go to Site From Flower to Fruit Votes:0 From Flower to Fruit From Flower to Fruit Ward, Joy A. Hope Community Academy 8437 S. Rhodes 1-312-962-2760 Chicago, IL 60619 1-312-874-0536 Objectives 1) Students will learn that flowers have essentially four parts. 2) Students will learn both the male and female reproductive parts of the flower. 3) Students will learn about self-pollination and pollination by insects and other animals. Equipment and Materials Petri dishes Lily plants Dissecting kits Geranium plants Scotch tape Gladiola plants Magnifying glasses Apples Saran wrap Spices Construction paper Fruits Overhead projector Nuts Prepared transparency Olives Prepared worksheets Honey Silk scarf Indigo Pictures Recommended Strategies Display flowers, scarf, pictures and edible items at front of the classroom. (Phenomenological Approa Read More Go to Site From Seeds to Plant - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-AGR0010 From Seed to Plant An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Marcia Goudie, Montessori Children's School, Vacaville, California Date: May 1998 Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3 Subject(s): Science/Agriculture Science/Botany Introduction: One of the most popular science units for a primary teacher is a unit on plants. This is a unit on plants and seeds that I wrote for use this spring with my children at Montessori Children's School in Vacaville, California. I created this unit by compiling materials from many sources. Most teachers have many ideas up their sleeves. Here are some of my favorite ideas that I use. I will be teaching this unit over a twelve-day period for approx. 45 minutes at a time although the lessons can be adapted for longer or shorter time period Read More Go to Site Fruits and Vegetables - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-AGR0001 Fruits and Vegetables An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Author: Robert D. Willis, Arapahoe Middle School, Arapahoe, WY Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 5, 6, 7, 8 Subject(s): Science/Agriculture Science/Botany Overview Plant reproduction and response helps students understand the difference between plants with seeds and seedless plants. In this activity, students are surprised to learn that any of the items commonly called vegetables or nuts are really fruits. Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to help students understand that some plants produce fruits and some produce vegetables. Objectives: Students will be able to : Define - in their own words a definition for fruits and vegetables and be able to differentiate between fruits and vegetables. Compare Read More Go to Site Gary's Fast Plants Classroom Votes:0 Kit Information New Ideas & Updates Watch A Video Clip Access TEAMS Programs TEAMS Activities: Fast Plants What If... The Plant That Wouldn't Grow Investigating Plants in Space TEAMS Activities: None at this time TEAMS Activities: Sprouting Spree! Plant Breeding Mini Greenhouse Capillary Action Bottle Composting Fermentation Pressed & Preserved Brassica Stir Fry! Other Related Activities: None at this time Fast Plant Resources Helpful Science Information Information, Ideas, & Issues Fast Plants Poetry Fast Plants Haiku What If... Discoveries Daily Journal Electricity | Weather | Chemistry | Earth Processes | Festival | Heat | Fast Plants Gary's Electronic Classroom TEAMS Electronic Hallway TEAMS Home Page LACOE Home Page Read More Go to Site GERMINATION: NAME THAT SEED Votes:0 GERMINATION: NAME THAT SEED GERMINATION: NAME THAT SEED Blonzella Campbell Chicago Vocational High School 2100 East 87th Chicago, IL 60617 1-312-978-1600 Objectives: 1. The student should gain an appreciation of the complexity or the seed. 2. The student should be able to recognize and differentiate between the male and female reproductive organs of a flower. 3. The student should be able to differentiate between a monocot and a dicot seed. 4. The student should be able to associate germination time with the growth of the young plant. Materials: Corn seeds, corn stalk, gladiolas (flower), soaked corn seeds, soaked bean seeds, single edge razor blade, magnifying lenses, glass jars (showing germinating bean and corn seeds). Strategies: The student walks into the classroom and finds on their Read More Go to Site Grade Five Science - Plant Structure and Function Votes:0 Grade 5 Science Core Unit: Plant Structure and Function Unit overview: This unit focuses on the functions of the leaves, stems, roots, and flowers of plants. In addition, the identification of plant species is emphasized. Saskatchewan field and forage crops are used to show plant diversity. The importance of agriculture is discussed. Related units: The grade 1 Core Unit, Plants , involves the identification of plant parts. Conditions producing optimal growth are described in the grade 2 Core Unit Plant Growth . The optional Units in grade 3 Plant Structures and Adaptations , in grade 4 Plant Diversity discusses plant diversity and adaptations. Work cooperatively with the grade 2 teacher to plan field trips together, or to team-teach portions of the unit. Try to get older students working c Read More Go to Site Grade Four Science - Plant Diversity Votes:0 Grade 4 Science Optional Unit: Plant Diversity Unit overview: This unit on Plant Diversity examines the variety of plants. Different phyla, classes, orders, and families of plants are examined. Plant classification is very complex. A detailed classification system does not need to be developed. Plants have adapted to survive under a wide variety of growing conditions. In this unit students should explore ways in which those adaptations can occur. Related units: Plant cells can be examined as part of the Core Unit on Cells and Systems . The Optional Unit on Nutrition and Digestion ties in nicely when some emphasis is placed on food that comes from plants. The unit on Vertebrates and Invertebrates can be considered as being related. Classification schemes for the plant and animal kingdoms ca Read More Go to Site Grade One Science - Plants Votes:0 Grade 1 Science Core Unit: Plants Unit overview: A comparison of various plants, and the parts of those plants, will lead to a discussion of how each of those parts helps to meet the needs of the plant. How plants are adapted to their surroundings, and the importance of plants to humans, are also emphasized. Related units: This unit serves as an important introduction to the grade 2 Core Unit, Plant Growth . If possible, consult with the grade 2 teacher since it may be useful to coordinate some of the activities between the two grades. Also introduced in this unit are some of the concepts and ideas which may be developed in Foods , a grade 2 Optional Unit. The grade 3 Optional Unit Plant Structures and Adaptations provides a more detailed look at the ideas introduced in this unit. This top Read More Go to Site Grade Six Science - Ecosystems Votes:0 Science 6 Core Unit: Ecosystems Unit overview Life on earth derives from a complex interdependence among biotic and abiotic components. This is the concept of the ecosystem. The whole earth can be seen as one ecosystem, or ecosphere. Alternatively, it can be viewed as a series of linked subsystems. Species and the spaces they inhabit are equally important. We can not separate and priorize the components because in fact, the components have no meaning apart from the whole. Components such as land, water, and air are not resources as much as they are the source of life. Often, the view that something is worth saving if it has economic or aesthetic value to humans is expressed. An example is "Rainforests should be saved because we haven't explored them completely yet, and there may be many va Read More Go to Site Grade Three Science - Plant Structures and Adaptations Votes:0 Grade 3 Science Optional Unit: Plant Structures and Adaptations Unit Overview: The study of the diversity of plants, and how this diversity helps plants survive, is the main focus of this unit. Related Units: The Core Unit Earth , with its study of soil, may be integrated with this unit. Since many plant adaptations fit them to live in particular soils, those two aspects could be studied together. Suggested themes: adaptation, foods, house plants, plants, reproduction, seasons, structure Factors of scientific literacy that should be emphasized: A3 holistic B2 interaction B4 organism B6 symmetry B14 cycle C3 observing and describing C8 hypothesizing C12 interpreting data E1 using magnifying instruments E2 using natural environments F4 valuing natural environments G3 continuous learner Commo Read More Go to Site Grade Two Science - Plant Growth Votes:0 Grade 2 Science Core Unit:Plant Growth Unit overview: In this unit a variety of different types of plants are studied. The parts of a plant are identified. The functions of each of those parts are described. Students will investigate how seeds are planted naturally, as compared to how they are planted by gardiners or by farmers. Students will gain an appreciation for nature by seeing the plants in their natural habitats. Students will develop an understanding that farmers in Saskatchewan grow crops. Students will have an opportunity to identify types of grain. Specific references can be made to illustrate the importance of agriculture as a source for the food we eat. Related units: In the grade 1 unit on Plants , students learn that plants are living things. The basic needs of plants are i Read More Go to Site Great Plant Escape Votes:0 Welcome to the Great Plant Escape! My name is Bud. My good friend Sprout and I are helping Detective LePlant on his search. You will find that plants are an important part of your life. We will need your help to find clues, do experiments, and solve problems as we journey into the world of plants. He promises lots of fun, but remember, we're here to solve a mystery! Good luck! We'll be with you all the way! The Great Plant Escape has received many honors and awards, including: Read More Go to Site Growing Plants Unit Votes:0 Choose Your View View By Subject Science Teamwork Growing Plants Unit Unit Description Objectives Materials and Resources Unit Lesson Plans Relation to Standards One Computer versus Many Grade level: Upper Elementary Subject Area: Science Unit Description This unit is designed to encourage students to develop the scientific skills of observation, predicting, controlling variables, experimenting, inferring and recording information as they study the effects of water, soil, and sunlight on growing plants. Lesson #4 incorporates Internet access by sharing the results of these experiments with others outside the classroom. Objectives Students will: Predict outcomes of scientific experiments. Conduct a scientific experiment with control groups. Plant seeds to observe, measure, and compare growt Read More Go to Site Growing Seasons - Parent and Teacher Page Votes:0 Parent and Teachers guide for use with Growing Seasons A window on a very personal slice of American history in farm country through the seasons of the year. Growing Seasons is adaptable for multi-curriculum instruction at the elementary school level. The areas of study include language arts, American history and social studies. A true story of growing up in a farm family at the beginning of the twentieth century, the book emphasizes the importance of literacy as one of the primary tools to a better understanding of the world. Reading is a key to knowledge and enjoyment through the seasons of the year. The web page has a variety of learning activities. In the Children's Activities page, there is a crossword puzzle, based on the jacket art of the book, along with several coloring pages of f Read More Go to Site hinklecreek.com Votes:0 hinklecreek.com Click here to go to hinklecreek.com . Read More Go to Site How Are Seeds the Same and Different? - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-AGR0013 How Are Seeds the Same and Different? An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Lisa Ventura Email: RHTAI@postbox.CSI.CUNY.edu School/University/Affiliation: college of Staten Island Endorsed by: Dr. Tai, College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY Date: November 29, 1998 Grade Level(s): Kindergarten, 1 Subject(s): Science/Agriculture Science/Botany Duration: one or two 45-minute session Description: Students will examine seeds from different types of fruits and vegetables. The students will sort and classify the seeds according to different variables. Goals: Students will eventually learn that a new plant grows from a seed. Objectives: Students will be able to differentiate seeds by color, shape, size, and texture. Materials: A variety of fruits an Read More Go to Site How Buds on Trees Survive the Cold (and Related Mysteries) Votes:0 How Buds on Trees Survive the Cold (and Related Mysteries) How Buds on Trees Survive the Cold (and Related Mysteries) Ben Stark Illinois Institute of Technology 1126 N. Harvey IIT Center Oak Park IL 60302 Chicago IL 60616 708-386-8670 312-567-3488 Objectives : This science "mystery" was originally presented to second and third graders, but is probably appropriate for grades 2-6. The objectives are (1) to see how the delicate tissues of a tree bud are insulated so that they can survive the winter, (2) to learn how to determine the age of a branch/twig, and (3) to see how growth of branches can vary from year to year. Materials Needed : Several small branches/twigs, taken from, preferably, a horse chestnut (buckeye) tree in late Fall or Winter (after the leaves have all fallen). razor blades Read More Go to Site How Plants Spice Up Our Lives Votes:0 How Plants Spice Up Our Lives How Plants Spice Up Our Lives Trudy S. Moore Scott Joplin Elementary School 6910 S. Oglesby #1 7931 S. Honore Chicago IL 60649 Chicago IL 60620 (312) 363-7887 (312) 535-2547 Objectives : This lesson is designed for the third grade but can be easily adapted to lower or higher grades. The objectives of this lesson are: * Students will be able to label and identify parts of plants. * Students will be able to identify spices obtained from plants. * Students will be able to determine what part of a plant a spice comes from by using taste, touch, smell and sight. Materials Needed : Activity I Fresh or artificial flowers Construction paper in different colors Markers/pens/pencils Scissors Glue Activity II Pencil/Pen Copies of puzzle for each student Activity III Smal Read More Go to Site Interview a Tree Votes:0 Interview a Tree click here for the adobe version recommend this activity to a friend This activity is designed for children in grades 5 - 8. You might be able to adapt it to younger ones or partner a younger child with an older one. The objectives are: to learn the characteristics of a variety of trees, to use interviewing and research skills. Background: All trees have certain characteristics - the area of the country, the type of soil (wet, sandy, clay), color and texture of the bark, height, types of seeds, shape of leaves - with which every tree can be identified. As the children learn these characteristics they can better identify the trees. Skills: The children should be able to read, write, and formulate questions. Age: Grades 5 - 8 Materials: One paper for each participant with th Read More Go to Site Investigating the Structure of the Flower Votes:0 Investigating the Structure of the Flower Investigating the Structure of the Flower Charles Buzek John Spry School 35 S. Kensington 2300 S. Marshall La Grange IL 60525 Chicago IL 60623 (708) 482-0024 (773) 534-1400 Objectives : The student will learn the basic anatomy of a flower by means of creating a model. The student will understand the proportional relationships of the various parts illustrated. The student will understand the value of modeling for learning purposes. Materials Needed : Two sticks of clay Toothpicks Two sheets of construction paper-red and green Strategy : Though flowers come in many varieties there are types that have both male and female sex organs on the same flower. These types are called perfect flowers. We can construct a model of a perfect flower with the above- Read More Go to Site Jack and the Beanstalk - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-INT0142 Jack and the Beanstalk An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jodie Coulson, Madill Elem., OK Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teachers from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 3 Subject(s): Interdisciplinary Language Arts Science OVERVIEW: This is a good project to Read More Go to Site Journey Into Amazonia -- Teacher Resources -- Soil Votes:0 --> Introduction Levels of Life: Interrelationships in the Rainforest Broom Forest: A Tall Trees Simulation Soil in the Amazon The Rainforest, Raw Materials, and You Chico Mendes of Brazil World Trade Protests: Why All the Fuss? Be an Amazon Activist Jump to: Overview Objectives Materials Teaching Strategy Background Procedure Assessment Extensions Other Resources Related National Standards Grade Level: 7-12 Estimated Time: One class period to watch each of the videos. One class period to mix the soil and plant seeds. One month or more to collect data from the plants. One period to graph and analyze the data. Overview The difference between the soil of the Amazon and soil found in more temperate climates is striking. In this lesson, students will study plant growth in soils with different Read More Go to Site Journey North: International Plant Study Votes:0 Tulip Lessons How These Lessons Support Nat'l. Science Standards Fall Lessons Deciding Where to Plant the Garden (Planting Rubric) Predicting the Arrival of Spring (Global Challenge) How Do You Define Spring? (Take-Home Survey) Tulips as Tools (Dissection & Observations) A Matter of Degrees (Understanding Microclimates) Going to Extremes: The 1st Annual Microclimate Challenge Replicating the Experiment (Take-Home Tulip Garden) Phenology Data Exchange (Find Your Partner Using Nature's Clues) Old Bulbs, New Tricks (Experiments With Last Year's Bulbs) What if...? Time to Experiment Mapping Suggestions for Fall Tulip Data Winter Lessons Make a Map for Tracking Spring Hurrying Spring (How to Force Bulbs) Tulips & Temperatures Underground Microclimate Celery Experiment Spring Lessons Spring Feve Read More Go to Site KET Instructional TV | Take a Look Votes:0 CSS is not available in your browser. Though all content is accessible, the page will not appear as intended. Skip Navigation Search» Tools: About KET | TV Schedules | Programs A-Z | Explore by Topic | Support KET Genres: Arts | Education | Health | Kentucky | Kids & Families | Public Affairs ITV Videos Catalog Home Curriculum Areas Arts Field Trips Foreign Language Mathematics Practical Living Reading/Writing Science Secondary GED Social Studies Technology/Media Professional Development MARC Records KY Academic Expectations Resource Book PDFs KET Education P-12 On-Air Take a Look Plant and animal life, astronomy, geology, and meteorology Grade Levels: Primary-4 Length: 10 minutes Taping Rights: School year MARC Record: Downloadable Teaching Materials: See Below Take a Look introduces the Read More Go to Site leaves Votes:0 Title: Leaves Grade Level (s): 3 - 4 Subjects: Science, Math, Health, Art Learner Outcomes: The students will: * Describe the functions of a leaf. * Identify the parts of a leaf. * Explain uses of veins and stomates. * Explain the different types of leaves. Duration of Lesson: 2 days - 1 hour sessions Materials: * leaves * chalkboard * calculators * graph paper * art paper * paint Technology Tools/Courseware: * Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature CD Rom * Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science CD Rom Teacher Notes: * This lesson would best be done in early fall or spring to ensure that leaves are available. Procedures: (Day 1) * Define a leaf as being the part of the plant where most of its food is made. * Identify the parts of a leaf being the blade and stalk. * Explain and identify the veins a Read More Go to Site Lesson 1.3, What Bees Eat Votes:0 Lesson 1.3 What Bees Eat Grades: K-3 Essential Skills: Science, Visual Arts, Drama Duration: 1 class period OVERVIEW Students are introduced to the concept that plants and animals are dependent on one another and that bees visiting flowers are busy gathering food. Preparation Teacher Preparation: Gather a few live flowers for display. (Caution: remember that certain plants are poisonous and children may be allergic to some types of pollen.) Assemble display posters of flowers and flower parts (see Appendix for Sources). Gather remaining materials and books (see Bibliography). Curriculum Support Materials: Poster 1. Honey bee collecting pollen Poster 3. Honey bee queen and workers on comb Poster 7. Products of the hive Other Materials: Colored facial tissues Scissors Pipe cleaners Paper cup Read More Go to Site Lesson Exchange: From Seed to Plant (Elementary, Science) Votes:0 TEACHERS | ADMINISTRATORS | GROUPS MY LINKS: chat center Chatboards Teachers Administrators Grade Level Subject Area States Tech Chatboards Projects Interest Groups Classifieds Help Wanted Books for Sale Items Wanted Teaching Supplies Teacher Created Manipulatives Educ Games Educ Software Fundraising Miscellaneous Educ Programs Distance Learning Distance Teaching Continuing Education Tutors Wanted Tutoring Services Lessons New Lessons Add a Lesson Browse Lessons Search Lessons Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Post Job Listings Resume Search Distance Learning Mailrings Harry Wong Projects Project Switchboard Classroom Centers Professional Readings Grant Writing Fundraising Eco-Chatboard 100 Days Traveling Buddies Classroom Pets Pen Pals Post Cards Live Chat Advertising <<Previous Lesson N Read More Go to Site Lesson Exchange: Plant Propagation (all, Science) Votes:0 TEACHERS | ADMINISTRATORS | GROUPS MY LINKS: chat center Chatboards Teachers Administrators Grade Level Subject Area States Tech Chatboards Projects Interest Groups Classifieds Help Wanted Books for Sale Items Wanted Teaching Supplies Teacher Created Manipulatives Educ Games Educ Software Fundraising Miscellaneous Educ Programs Distance Learning Distance Teaching Continuing Education Tutors Wanted Tutoring Services Lessons New Lessons Add a Lesson Browse Lessons Search Lessons Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Post Job Listings Resume Search Distance Learning Mailrings Harry Wong Projects Project Switchboard Classroom Centers Professional Readings Grant Writing Fundraising Eco-Chatboard 100 Days Traveling Buddies Classroom Pets Pen Pals Post Cards Live Chat Advertising <<Previous Lesson N Read More Go to Site Lettuce Be Different - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-AGR0004 Lettuce Be Different An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Glenda Lazenby, Casady School, Oklahoma City, OK Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Subject(s): Science/Agriculture Overview: Studen Read More Go to Site Living Things: Teacher Tips Votes:0 Teacher Tips Living Things is a comprehensive topic with many sub-topics. The resources in the "Living Things" unit are categorized according to the following scheme. "Individuals" deals primarily with the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals. Cells, structure, systems, and adaptations are a few of the subject areas. "Families" addresses the systems for classification of plants and animals. Observed characteristics are emphasized as a primary means for classification. "Neighborhoods" considers the interactions of living things with the world around them. Ecosystems, habitats, and biomes are introduced. "Circle of Life" features the daily survival needs of plants and animals. Plant and animal life cycles are detailed, including birth, growth, reproduction, and death. Scattered throu Read More Go to Site Ms. Byerly's Apple Unit Page Votes:0 to Ms. Byerly's Apple Unit Page Who in the world was Johnny Appleseed ? Parents, click here to familiarize yourself with Johnny Appleseed! The harvest season is one of my favorite times of the year. Throughout the month of September, we will participate in several activities that relate to the apple theme. Following are just a few ideas. Read Johnny Appleseed Read The Giving Tree Read The Apple Thief Make an apple booklet Learn about the seasons of a tree Johnny's Journey (Retrace Johnny's steps on a map) Have an apple tasting party: dried apples, applesauce, apple juice, fresh apple, apple pie--decide which one(s) we each like the best! Practice apple math skills: fractions apple story problems graphing Here is a simple recipe for Applesauce. For each quart of peeled and sliced apples, us Read More Go to Site NYU-STEM: How Plants Grow: What do Living Things Need to Survive? Votes:0 HOW PLANTS GROW: WHAT DO LIVING THINGS NEED TO SURVIVE? Author: Jillian Duffield, Intermediate School 70 Course/Grade Level: 6th Grade Life Sciences Time Frame: 3-4 weeks Student Project In preparation for the project, we took trips to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the New York Hall of Science and the Liberty Science Center. Students were asked to look at those exhibits that demonstrate the concepts covered in this project. Students will begin the project by experimenting with lima bean seeds and observing the process of germination. They will experiment with celery and food coloring to understand the role of stems and vascular tubes in the movement of food and water through plants. In groups of four (4), students will plant a variety of seeds and will monitor the growth of the plants. E Read More Go to Site Observe a Leaf Science Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Biology or Chemistry Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Observe a Leaf About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology Res Read More Go to Site Organisms: From Seed to Plant Lesson Votes:0 From Seed to Plant List of Resources Lesson Plan taken from MSN Encarta Schoolhouse http://encarta.msn.com/schoolhouse/ Submitted by Marcia Goudie Montessori Children's School, Vacaville, CA. Note: The lesson plan is no longer available at the above web site. Grades 1 to 3 Introduction One of the most popular science units for a primary teacher is a unit on plants. I created this unit by compiling materials from many sources. Most teachers have many ideas up their sleeves. Here are some of my favorites. I teach this unit over a twelve-day period for approximately 45 minutes a day. The lessons can be adapted for longer or shorter time periods as necessary. Objectives Students will learn the names of plant parts, where seeds come from, and how seeds and plants grow. The children will also le Read More Go to Site Paragon Learning Style Inventory Votes:0 A Window into Learning Style and Cognitive Preference Paragon Learning Style Inventory Home Inside This Site The Paragon Learning Style Inventory (PLSI) is a self-administered survey that provides a very reliable indication of learning style and cognitive preference. It uses the four Jungian dimensions (i.e, introversion/ extroversion, intuition/sensation, thinking/feeling, and judging/perceiving) that are also used by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Murphy Meisgeir Type Indicator, and the Keirsey-Bates Temperament Sorter. But this is the only instrument that can be self-scored and works with ages 9-adult. This site provides the 48-item general version. To obtain both the 52-item revised student or 52-item adult versions, please select the order link and follow the directions. This site i Read More Go to Site parts of plant Votes:0 Title: Parts of a Plant Grade Level(s): 3 - 4 Subject(s): Science Learner Outcomes: The students will be able to: * identify the four basic parts of a plant. * locate and identify the five basic parts of a flower. * understand the function of the parts of a plant. * name at least two types of food we get from each plant part. Duration of Lesson: This lesson will take approximately four to five lessons. Materials: * an example of a flowering plant such as impatiens for demonstration * overhead and transparencies with parts of a plant and flower labeled, also a photo-copy of the parts of a flower for each student * simple flower, tweezers, and magnifying lens for each pair of students * poster board 8" x 12" for each pair of students * an empty chart form for categorization activity * fruits Read More Go to Site Photosynthesis Interfaces Votes:0 -Advertisement- COMPUTER INTERFACING AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS TRANSPIRATION Doug Herman, Biology Teacher , East High School, Sioux City, IA. 51106 AESPHawk@aol.com I have been trying for some time to locate usable interfacing equipment for measuring some of the variables that indicate to students that photosynthesis is taking place in plants. Biology teachers all familiar with the classic tests for starch and sugar in the leaves of geraniums left in the light and dark for 24 hours. These labs were designed using Vernier probes and software to measure variables in photosynthesis such as temperature, light, oxygen pressure, and pH. Although this set-up was done using a PC, the Mac environment should work nicely as well. I am in the process of working and designing some ways to use the newer TI82/8 Read More Go to Site Photosynthesis Lab Votes:0 Photosynthesis Lab Background Information: Green plants use sunlight to make glucose. To do so, the plant must use carbondioxide and water in a process called photosynthesis. The glucose made byplants is used by plants and animals as a source of energy. To release theenergy contained in the bonds of glucose, the glucose must be converted toATP. The process by which ATP is made from glucose is called cellularrespiration. Respiration also produces waste products including carbon dioxideand water, which are the same substances that served as raw materials forphotosynthesis. In water, carbon dioxide dissolves to form a weak acid. Asa result, an acid-base indicator such as bromothymol blue can be used toindicate the presence of carbon dioxide. In this laboratory investigation,you will Read More Go to Site Photosynthesis: A Controlled Experiment Votes:0 Photosynthesis: A Controlled Experiment Photosynthesis: A Controlled Experiment Coley, Juana 23 W. 143rd Street Rosa Parks Middle School Dixmoor, IL 60426 1-708-339-9550 1-708-385-4286 Objective To measure the amount of starch left in a leaf of a geranium plant under the following conditions; carbon dioxide increased, decreased and neither increased or decreased. To prove increased starch increases the process of photosynthesis in the green plant. Apparatus Needed 3 Geranium Plants (same size, shape and color) 3 2 gallon plastic bags with twist to close 2 250ml Beakers 1 500ml Beaker 1 Hot Plate 1 Pair of Plastic Tongues 4 Petri Dishes 1 1pt. 91% Isopropyl Alcohol 1 Package of Alka-Seltzer 1 50mL of Soda Lime 1 Bottle of Potassium Iodide 3 Pieces of Cardboard 1 Pitcher of Water Recommended Read More Go to Site Plant Actions Votes:0 Plant Actions Plant Actions Angelica Wright Robert Fulton 6131 S. Campbell 5300 S. Hermitage Chicago IL 60629 Chicago IL 60609 (773) 436-2149 (773) 535-9000 Part A-Photosynthesis Objectives : To define the term photosynthesis. To practice iodine test for the presence of starch in leaves. To compare the results of iodine test of two leaves one that has been exposed to sunlight and one that has not. Materials needed : CAUTION ! This activity uses heat and requires safety training and supervision ! small dish iodine eye dropper plant sauce pan alcohol beaker tweezers black plastic tape scissors Strategy : 1. Tape plastic around some of the leaves of a geranium plant. Place the plant in a light place for two days. Then pick a wrapped leaf, and one is not wrapped. 2. Heat water in a sauce pan, Read More Go to Site plant lesson plan from Beall Votes:0 Electronic Literacy Pre K - 12 PLANTS -- WHO NEEDSTHEM? Grade Level(s): grade3 Subject Area(s): Science Unit(s): PlantGrowth and Development Description: Students will plant Brassicarapa seeds to launch the PlantGrowth and Development science unit. To provide students with common backgroundknowledge, they will read for information about the importance ofplants contained in articles from Golden Book FirstConnections CD-ROM encyclopedia. Using the AGOPP research model and the big question "Why are plants so important?"students will conduct further research on the food chain and plants'roles as producers. Outcomes/Core LearningGoals: To provide a context for the Plants science unit To have a basic understanding of the importance of plants To introduce basic research skills through Read More Go to Site plant needs Votes:0 Title: What Plants Need to Survive? Grade Level: First to Fourth Subjects: Science, Art, and Language Arts Learner Outcomes: Students should be able to: * tells you what plants need to thrive * write a short paragraph about the needs of plants Duration of Lesson: This lesson will take a week of science lessons, two writing lessons, and two art lessons. Materials: * World Book's Young Scientist vol. 5 * Play with Plants by Millicent E. Selsam * our science book * writing paper * art paper * crayons * markers * paint * seeds * different plants Technology Tools/Courseware: * Internet * Power point presentation * Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature CD * Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science CD * Singing Songs of Science CD * Science laser disk Teacher Notes: * Get CDs ready to use * Prepare art sup Read More Go to Site Plant Systems - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-BOT0001 Plant Systems An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Author: Allen Schauerhamer, New Ruth School Date: May 1994 GRADE LEVEL: 1, 2, 3 SUBJECT(S): Science/Botany OBJECTIVES: The learner will be able to: Identify root and leaf systems (as well as Read More Go to Site Plant-Parts Salad Votes:0 Please wait while Plant-Parts Salad downloads to your computer... When all the boxes are filled up, click here! Cool Home Plant-Parts Air Junk Critters Butterflies Inch Square Home | About HHMI | Press Room | Employment | Contact &copy 2007 Howard Hughes Medical Institute. A philanthropy serving society through biomedical research and science education. 4000 Jones Bridge Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6789 | (301) 215-8500 | e-mail: webmaster@hhmi.org Read More Go to Site Planting Votes:0 Teamwork Growing Plants Unit Lesson Two Planting Brief Description Objectives Materials and Resources Activity Description Grade Level: Upper Elementary Subject Area: Science Brief Description Students will form groups to conduct an experiment. They will plant seedlings to test the effects of sunlight, water and soil, on the growth of seedlings. Objectives Students will: Conduct a scientific experiment with controls on variables. Plant seeds and watch them grow. Materials and Resources Flower pots, milk cartons, or paper cups with holes in the bottom for drainage (one/child). Soil, sand, gravel, and vermiculite. Seeds - mung beans (corn, lima bean, green peas or radish seeds may be substituted). Soak the seeds to germinate them more rapidly. Rulers. Trays or plastic lids (on which to set t Read More Go to Site Plants 0F2 Votes:0 KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE Life Science Plants 0F2.00 Unifying Concepts of Science Organization 2.3 a CURRICULAR CORRELATIONS GRADE: Kindergarten CONTENT STANDARD: Life Science CONTENT TOPIC: Plants CONCEPT: Plants require air, water, and light. CONTENT OBJECTIVE: 0F2.00 To understand how plants grow and change INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: The learner will: 2.01 observe that plants need soil, water, light and air. 2.02 observe the changes in plants from seeds to maturity. OUTLINE OF CONTENT: I. What do plants need to grow? A. Soil B. Water C. Light D. Air II. Observing changes and growth in a plant TN COMPONENT OF SCIENCE: Unifying Concepts of Science TN GOAL: To enable students to acquire scientific knowledge by applying concepts, theories, principles and laws from life/environmental, physical and Read More Go to Site Plants and Seeds - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-AGR0006 Plants and Seeds An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Author: Carolyn Sheppard, Sequoyah Elementary, OK Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3 Subject(s): Science/Agriculture Science/Botany Overview: For many students, science has no real me Read More Go to Site Plants-toc Votes:0 Plants Overview: The goal of this thematic unit is to develop an understanding of the many types of plants and their characteristics. It will include lessons on plant parts, what plants need to grow, kinds of plants, and plants we use and eat. Table of Contents: 1. Introductory Lesson 2. Plant Parts 3. Seeds 4. Plant Needs 5. Grouping Plants 6. Where Plants Live 7. Flowers 8. Trees 9. How We Use Plants 10. Terrariums Pupil Objectives: After completing Lessons 1-10, students should be able to answer the following questions. A. Major Problems: 1. What are the parts of a plant? 2. What do plants need to grow? 3. How do people use plants 4. What kinds of plants are there? 5. What do plants eat? 6. Where do plants live? 7. How are plants grouped? B. Sub-problems: 1. What is a leaf? 2. What do l Read More Go to Site Please Update Your Bookmark Votes:0 Sorry! That page has been moved to: http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/science/biology TEACHNET AUTOREDIRECT PAGE Read More Go to Site Prairie-Plains Lesson 19 Votes:0 Humans, the Environment, and the Great Plains Farming Background: Agriculture plays a key role in human life. The modern farmer has the important job of feeding the world. He uses advanced methods and new products to increase his yield from the land to provide food to the growing populations. This practice, however, also brings about some serious problems like erosion, pollution, and decreasing cultivable land. Objective: This lesson will focus on various farming practices and the effects they have on the environment. At the end of the plan, students will have learnt that, though modern agriculture produces sufficient food, it also results in environmental degradation which, in the long run, leads to problems like erosion and pollution. Plan: Explain to students the various techniques used Read More Go to Site Pumpkin Observations - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-AGR0008 Pumpkin Observations An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Lourdes Cody and Linda Roccotagliata Endorsed by: Dr. Karlyn Wood, SUNY/College at Old Westbury Date: October 16, 1997 Grade Level(s): 2, 3 Subject(s): Science/Agriculture Duration: 45 Minutes Overview: In this elementary science activity, students will have an opportunity to note the attributes, likenesses, and differences among pumpkins they have brought back to the classroom from a trip to a pumpkin farm. They will learn that all pumpkins are different. They vary in size, weight, and the number of seeds found inside. Students will practice several scientific processes, including observing, predicting, and recording observations as a pumpkin is examined. This lesson is planned as a fol Read More Go to Site Quilt Votes:0 Fibers from Plants and Animals Science and Writing Grade Level: First/ Second Teacher of Lesson: Mary Beth Martin Introduction/ Background: This lesson is part of the introduction to my integrated unit on quilts. Up to this point we have read The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flourney, a story about a young girl and her grandmother as they work on a quilt together; looked at a quilt that belongs to a student in our class; and did some quilt math with arithmetic combinations. Today's lesson will be within a center. I have set up the center to include various samples of different kinds of fibers, pictures of fibers to look at, books on fibers, and a bulletin board displaying fibers and "fiber facts". The introduction to this center will be given at morning meeting. I will begin by ask Read More Go to Site Researching Research Votes:0 Researching Research http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/JGarciaResearch/UnitTemplate.html by Julie Garcia Introduction This unit was developed at Memorial Academy in the Spring of 1996 in conjunction with the San Diego Unified School District's Triton Project , a Challenge Grant funded by the U. S. Department of Education. Focus: Researching global discoveries in oceanography for tomorrow'sworld The oceans cover three-quarters of the earth's surface and are vital for the functioning of our planet. They provide food, transportation, recreation, and vital natural resources that affect our everyday lives. By studying our oceans we can gain a deeper understanding of theglobal changes happening around us. Many advanced research projects are currently in progress at places such as Sea World and Scri Read More Go to Site roots Votes:0 Title: Roots Grade Level: 3-4 Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Math, Art Learner Outcomes: The students will: * Describe the jobs of a root. * Distinguish between the two main types of root systems. * Explain the benefits of root hairs. Duration of lesson: 2 days (1 hour sessions) Materials: * plants * house plants * metric rulers * hand held microscopes * vinegar * limestone * dish * paper towels * radish seeds * art paper Technology Tools/Courseware: * Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature CD Rom * Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science CD Rom * World Book Encyclopedia CD Rom * internet Teacher Notes: * This lesson would best be done in early fall or spring to ensure being able to get to the roots of plants. Procedures: (Day 1) * Discuss root plants that are eaten. * Brainstorm jobs of roots. Read More Go to Site Science Votes:0 SCIENCE BUBBLES, BUBBLES, BUBBLES GRADES: 4-8 This is a great lesson to use while teaching the scientific method. The challenge for the students is: Can you make a better bubble solution? MATERIALS: water in a plastic container glycerin or white corn syrup liquid detergent stir stick aluminum tray with a straw METHOD: Measure 100 ml of water into your container. Add small amounts of the other ingredients. Make sure to record what you have added and the amounts you used. Pour a small amount of your bubble maker, make the biggest bubble possible! Gently burst your bubble and measure the diameter of your broken bubble (make sure to record this number). If you are not happy with your recipe, try adding more of one of the ingredients. NOTE: I used a chart where the kids could record how much of Read More Go to Site scrtec.org Votes:0 scrtec.org Click here to go to scrtec.org . Read More Go to Site