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Developing salt marsh

In Evidence of rising sea level: Coastal erosion and plant community changes, page 12

In case you were doubtful that salt marshes can really invade and take over forested areas, I have included Figure 11 to lay these doubts to rest. In this photograph you will see a developing salt marsh with the trunks and roots of the preexisting forest still...

By Dirk Frankenberg.

A'planting we will go

This lesson is based on the book, The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle. This story will be used to introduce the children to the concept that seeds change and grow into plants when conditions in the environment including temperature, light, water and soil are appropriate. Children will learn that plants produce seeds that can become new plants. Through extended activities, the children will experience first-hand the germination of seeds. They will become familiar with the parts of a plant and learn how each part works to produce a healthy plant.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Science)

By Karol Schriber.

Round and Round It Goes; Water, Where It Stops Nobody Knows

The hydrologic cycle is the process, powered by the sun, which identifies the constant, endless movement of water from the atmosphere to the earth to the ground water, to the rivers to the oceans and back into the atmosphere. This experimental lab lesson will show the process of the hydrologic cycle as it relates to the earth's atmosphere by showing three different scenarios,the first scenario (the control), container A, shows the hydrologic cycle with no contaminates. The second scenario, container B, shows the hydrologic cycle with the earth's soil contaminated. The third scenario, container C, demonstrates the hydologic cycle with the air polluted. These three situations will give the student an idea of how the atmosphere and the growth of plant life are affected by different contaminants in the earth.This lesson will, in fact, investigate the hydrologic cycle experimentally.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

Beans and how they grow

The students will incorporate computer skills, math, and literature with books such as: Miss Rumphius and The Reason for a Flower.

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Science)

By Betty Black.

Hands-on biology

Hands-on science exploration clarifies difficult concepts and engages learners who have difficulty in more traditional classrooms. This article looks at an inquiry-based classroom that meets the needs of all of its students.

Format: article/best practice

By Waverly Harrell.

Plants and Trees

This selection of resources helps teach students about the importance of plants and trees to animals and humans. They also explain how how they grow, their structure and the elements they need to flourish.

Format: bibliography/help

Resources on the web

Kids’ Valley Garden

A gardening resource for kids that teaches them about soil, different types of plants and the care they need. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: Copper Tree Health Consulting

PlantingScience.org

Fosters student research through scientific inquiry and online mentorship. Students learn core biology concepts while doing hands-on inquiry projects and receive help from plant scientists. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Botanical Society of America

Finding the toxic dose

This lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science