Homework Help - Plants
'Resurrection Plants' Offer Hope as Climate Turns Hostile
'Resurrection Plants' Offer Hope as Climate Turns Hostile,
November 22, 1025,
Discovery News,
With more than 130 known varieties in the world, resurrection plants are a unique group of flora th
http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/resurrectio...
7 Amazing Discoveries from Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens7 Amazing Discoveries from Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens,
Written by Alka Sharma,
Scribol Staff,
"In keeeping with 2010 being celebrated as the International Year of Biodiversity, scientists and bo
http://scribol.com/news-new-discoveries-2010-kew-r...
All About Plants
All About Plants
Teachertube.com
This video provides an introduction to what plants need to survive, and the parts of plants.
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php...
Bashful plant - Mimosa pudicaBashful plant - Mimosa pudica
Eversostrange.com
Short video illustrating how the Mimosa pudica closes its leaves when touched.
http://www.eversostrange.com/2012/02/24/bashful-pl...
Birds Cultivate Decorative Plants to Attract Mates
Birds Cultivate Decorative Plants to Attract Mates
April 23, 2012,
ScienceDaiy.com
An international team of scientists has uncovered the first evidence of a non-human species cultivating plants
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/12042...
Botany - Wikibooks, Study Guide to the Science of Botany
Study Guide to the Science of Botany
Wikipedia.org
Introduction to the Botany Study Guide
This Study Guide to the Science of Botany is a textbook at Wikibooks shelved under Biology and intended
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Botany
Botany of Desire YouTubeBotany of Desire
By PBS.org
YouTube.com
"An eye-opening exploration of the human-plant relationship with author Michael Pollan. Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this s
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Common Mullein: Stunning Photos of the 'Flannel Leaf' Plant
Common Mullein: Stunning Photos of the 'Flannel Leaf' Plant,
August 30, 2015,
by Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher, Live Science Contributors,
Common mullein, Verbascum thapsus, is a perennial herb that
http://www.livescience.com/52001-common-mullein-he...
Cycads
Cycads
By Andy Boze, Associate Librarian
University of Notre Dame
Cycads are woody plants which produce seeds. Although they may have a general appearance which is readily identifiable by most
http://www.nd.edu/~fboze/cycads.shtml
Do Indoor Plants Really Clean the Air?
Do Indoor Plants Really Clean the Air?,
July 29, 2013,
By Elizabeth Palermo, Staff Writer,
LiveScience.com,
If plants are capable of cleaning the air, how do they do it?
http://www.livescience.com/38445-indoor-plants-cle...
Do Plants Feel Pain?Do Plants Feel Pain?,
Written by tonyleather,
Scribol Staff,
Visit the site for the article and several good photos.
http://scribol.com/environment/do-plants-feel-pain
Do plants have body clocks?
Do plants have body clocks?
Science Interviews
The Naked Scientists
November 2008
Interview with Steve Kay, UCSD
Steve - What our lab principally studies is biological rhythms in plants. Pe
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/content/int...
Fastest Plant on EarthFastest Plant on Earth,
June 15, 2005,
By Emily Sohn,
Science News for Kids,
Move over, Venus flytrap. Now, there's something faster.
Visit the web site for the article.
https://student.societyforscience.org/article/fast...
Firestick Cactus: The Plant With Acid Sap!Firestick Cactus: The Plant With Acid Sap!,
Written by MikeDeHaan,
Scribol Staff,
"Firestick goes by several aliases, including "Indian Tree Spurge", "Milk Bush", "Naked Lady" and "Pencil Tree".
http://scribol.com/plants/news-firestick-cactus-da...
Flora Delaterre, Plant DetectiveFlora Delaterre, Plant Detective
Flora Delaterre is going to explain plants and their medicinal compounds, benefits, efficacy, risks, or lore.
Please visit the web site to learn more.
http://www.floradelaterre.com/home.html
Flowers VGFlowers VG
Pictures & wallpaper of every kind of plant you can think of.
http://www.flowersvg.com/
How Plants Grow
How Plants Grow
Science for Kids
Learn about how plants grow by experimenting with different conditions. Using heat & water see if you can make the plant grow to a healthy size. Too much sun & m
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/plant...
How Plants grow and move
How Plants grow and move
By Dr Aman Biswas
WizIQ Education Online
Twenty five slides full of information.
http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/33907-1-How-Plants-g...
How Plants Grow From SeedsHow Plants Grow From Seeds,
Ducts Unlimited Greenwings,
Interactive activity.
Follow the instructions to see the seed grow.
http://www.greenwing.org/newgreenwing/activities/C...
Image Gallery: 7 Potent Medicinal Plants
Image Gallery: 7 Potent Medicinal Plants,
May 31, 2013,
By Megan Gannon, News Editor,
LiveScience.com,
Photos with brief description.
http://www.livescience.com/37025-image-gallery-wil...
Impulsive Micromanager Microbes Help Plants Adapt, Survive
Impulsive Micromanager Microbes Help Plants Adapt, Survive
August 14, 2013
ScienceDaily.com
Soil microbes are impulsive. So much so that they help plants face the challenges of a rapidly changi
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/12081...
Introduction to Cycads
Introduction to Cycads
Written and maintained by Ken Hill
Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
What is a Cycad?
The cycads are a small group of plants with many unique features, an ancient origin and
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/PlantNet/cycad/c...
Kingdom Plantae
Kingdom Plantae
Alien Travel Guide
This index will take you to pages that have illustrations and text explaining the inside of a plant, how it grows, photosynthesis, plant classification, and gr
http://www.alientravelguide.com/science/biology/li...
Life Cycle of Plants
Life Cycle of Plants
Birmingham Grid for Learning
This is a set of revision activities to familiarize pupils with the life cycle of plants from seed to dispersal. Click on a button to enter an a
http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/cl...
Man vs. Wild: Ultimate Guide to Wild PlantsMan vs. Wild: Ultimate Guide to Wild Plants,
Discovery.com,
Caught in the wild and need shelter/food/fire? Bear Grylls tells you how to make wild plants your savior and not your worst nightmare.
http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/man-vs-wild/vide...
Mechanism That Gives Plants 'Balance' Discovered
Mechanism That Gives Plants 'Balance' Discovered
April 23, 2012,
ScienceDaily.com
When a plant goes into defense mode in order to protect itself against harsh weather or disease, that's good fo
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/12042...
Meet the Plants
Meet the Plants
National Tropical Botanical Garden Plant Database
NTBG.org
The Kids' Corner! section of Meet the Plants is an educational resource with interactive features to create a fun lear
http://ntbg.org/plants/kids_corner.php
Non-Flowering Plants
Non-Flowering Plants
Zephyrus Interactive Education
Combination of text and illustrations describing their reproduction and survival.
http://www.zephyrus.co.uk/nonfloweringplants.html
Plant Animated Summary and Quiz
Plant Animated Summary and Quiz
6th Grade Science
McMillan McGraw-Hill
Animated summary on plant and animal cells.
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2011/student/na/gr...
Plant Basics Quiz
Plant Basics Quiz
By leetle
Funtrivia.com
I know, this quiz is a breeze!
http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/SciTech/Plant...
Plant Kingdom: An Introduction
The Plant Kingdom: An Introduction
Author: Barbara Liang
Wisc-Online.com
Learners read about the mutations that occurred in plants for the successful transition from an aquatic to a terrestria
http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx...
Plant With 'Eggbeater' Texture Inspires Waterproof Coating
Plant With 'Eggbeater' Texture Inspires Waterproof Coating
Nov. 10, 2011
ScienceDaily.com
"A floating weed that clogs waterways around the world has at least one redeeming feature: It's inspire
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/11111...
Plants
Plants
GoldenNumber.net
Plants illustrate the Fibonacci series in the numbers and arrangements of petals, leaves, sections and seeds.
Plants that are formed in spirals, such as pinecones, pin
http://goldennumber.net/plants.htm
Plants
Plants
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Science4Kids
Stories on sunflowers, apples, grapes, peppers, and more.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/plants/plantsintro...
PlantsPlants
Grade 5
Macmillan McGraw-Hill
Animated summary and quiz.
http://www.mhschool.com/science/2011/student/na/gr...
Plants - Science for KidsPlants - Science for Kids
Dr. Karen Carr, Associate Professor of History,
Portland State University,
Great site!
"Scientists divide plants into about 35 groups called phyla (one is a phylum).
http://scienceforkids.kidipede.com/biology/plants/
Plants General
Plants General
Submitted by Rik G
World of Teaching
A 20-slide presentation on plant structures and their function. Wonderful graphics.
http://www.worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/biology...
Plants of the World
Plants of the World
The Wild Classroom
Videos and information on plants, plant families, and invasive plants.
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biodiversity/plant...
Plants Using Chemical Warfare
Plants Using Chemical Warfare
By Naturalist Jim Conrad
Backyardnature.net
Article on how plant glands produce sap or other milky substances to repel insects.
http://www.backyardnature.net/chemical.htm
Plants which Feed in Different Ways
Plants which Feed in Different Ways
By Paul Billiet and Shirley Burchill
The Open Door Web Site
Most flowering plants are green but a few manage to survive without chlorophyll.
Parasitic Pla
http://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0029.html
Playing With Plants and AnimalsPlaying With Plants and Animals
E-learningforkids.org
Learn to grow flowers and feed the animals; for children 5 years old.
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/science/lesson/pl...
Powerful Plants Meet Tough TanksPowerful Plants Meet Tough Tanks
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Visit the web site for an educational movie.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/plants/story11/pow...
Rainforest Plants: Adaptation for Survival
Rainforest Plants: Adaptation for Survival
By Dr. Steve Blythe
RainforestEducation.com
Pictures and descriptions showing how several rainforest plants have adapted.
http://www.rainforesteducation.com/life/canopy2.ht...
Science - Plants Science - Plants
Submitted by Genie Burks
Slideshare.net
Slide show on plants.
Visit the web site to begin.
http://www.slideshare.net/filehive2/science-plants
Seeds of TradeSeeds of Trade
Natural History Museum
London
Explore plants by selecting a plant or plant product from the pull-down menu.
http://internt.nhm.ac.uk/jdsml/nature-online/seeds...
The Carboniferous Period
The Carboniferous Period
EverSoStrange.com
This page has a long video describing how fungus evolved to decompose wood. Video length: 1:28:59.
http://www.eversostrange.com/2012/07/27/the-carbon...
The Four Major Groups of PlantsThe Four Major Groups of Plants
Cazadero Performing Arts Camp Nature Program
Mosses, Ferns, Conifers, and Flowering Plants
Visit the web site for photos and to learn about each group.
http://www.davidlnelson.md/Cazadero/FourGroupsPlan...
The Great Plant Hunt
The Great Plant Hunt
Royal Botanic Garden
About The Great Plant Hunt
To mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, commissioned and funded by the Wellc
http://www.greatplanthunt.org/
The Most Bizarre Plants on EarthThe Most Bizarre Plants on Earth,
Written by tonyleather,
Scribol Staff,
Photos and descriptions of nine 'bizarre' plants.
Visit the web page for photos.
http://scribol.com/plants/news-strangest-smallest-...
The Plant Kingdom: An Introduction
The Plant Kingdom: An Introduction
Author: Barbara Liang
Developer: Josh Janikowski
Wisc-Online.org
Flash presentation on plant kingdom.
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp...
The plant that can water itself
The plant that can water itself
May 14, 2009
Matt Walker
BBC Editor, Earth News
In the deserts of Israel, there is a plant that waters itself.
The plant, a type of rhubarb, has specially
http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8...
The world of plants
The world of plants
BBC Standard Grade Bitesize Revision
Ages 14-16
Review and test on Introducing Plants, Growing Plants, and Making food.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/st...
Touch-Me-Not: The Plant That Moves When You Tickle ItTouch-Me-Not: The Plant That Moves When You Tickle It,
Written by eve,
Scribol staff,
"The Mimosa pudica seems to have a mind of its own - and goes to every effort to keep itself out of harms way
http://scribol.com/environment/touch-me-not-the-pl...
Tropical rainforest
Tropical rainforest
KidCyber.com
Tropical rainforest: Plant Adaptations
In order to survive in the hot, wet tropics, plants of the tropical rainforest have had to develop special features.
B
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/biomerainfor3.ht...
Tropical Rainforest Plants
Tropical Rainforest Plants
Missouri Botanical Gardens
The following plant adaptations enable tropical plants to live in the hot, humid, and wet conditions of the tropical rainforest.
Click on
http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/rforest/plants/valley.h...
Virtual Cycad Encyclopedia
Virtual Cycad Encyclopedia
Edited by Jody L. Haynes (c/o Palm & Cycad Societies of Florida)
There are 10 chapters to the encyclopedia; Chapter 10 has a photo gallery.
http://www.plantapalm.com/vce/vce_index.htm
Want Bigger Plants? Get to the Root of the Matter
Want Bigger Plants? Get to the Root of the Matter
June 30, 2013,
ScienceDaily.com
Plant scientists have imaged and analyzed, for the first time, how a potted plant's roots are arranged in the s
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/12070...
World's Largest Plants Up Close and PersonalWorld's Largest Plants Up Close and Personal,
Written by Simone Preuss,
Scribol Staff,
"Remember the guess-what games where you see close-ups of everyday objects and you have to guess what it is?
http://scribol.com/environment/worlds-largest-plan...