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Seedy Travelers
University of Nebraska State MuseumAdd to list DetailsIn this activity (on pages 18-28), learners explore how the shape of seeds affects how they are dispersed by wind, birds, ocean currents and other means. Learners make predictions about seeds'...
Creating a Soil Map
University of Illinois ExtensionAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners investigate soil conditions by creating a soil map. Learners record soil characteristics and compare the conditions of soil in different grid sections. Use this activity...
Breaking Point
Twin Cities Public TelevisionAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners build penetrometers to test leaf toughness. Biologists measure leaf toughness to study the feeding preferences of insects and bugs.
Do Plants Need Light?
BioEdAdd to list DetailsIn this food science activity, learners conduct an experiment that demonstrates the importance of light to plants. This 1-2 week activity allows learners to learn about the needs of plants and...
Everyday Poisons
University of Nebraska State MuseumAdd to list DetailsThis reading and writing activity (on pages 2-9) teaches what plant parts should be avoided, how a person can get rid of toxins, symptoms of plant poisoning, and how plants create poisons to repel...
Starting Your Container Garden
Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryAdd to list DetailsThis guide outlines how to plant a garden even if you don't have a yard! It gives advice on how to prepare a container for plants and how to cultivate seedlings so they can grow enough to be...
Plants Count
Twin Cities Public TelevisionAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners put on their naturalist hats and explore the world around them. This activity challenges learners to take a close look at local habitats, determine if area animals have...