High School Resource Photosynthesis and Plant Reproduction Objective: To teach students the process and importance of photosynthesis, as well as the necessity of plant reproduction to sustain life. Activity: Photosynthesis, including anatomy of the leaf and the basics of the equation, will be discussed. Basic plant parts for reproduction including methods of pollen transfer are […]

Middle School Resource Seed By Design In this learning experience, students design, construct, test and draw conclusions about artificial wind-dispersed seeds in a controlled environment. Objective: After examining samples of naturally-occurring wind-dispersed seeds, students will design, construct, and test student-designed “artificial wind-dispersed” seeds under a controlled environment. After analysis of data collected from trial runs, […]

Elementary School Resource “Flower Power” Beautification Program Objectives: In this activity: Students will design a school wide beautification program. Students will apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment. Students will examine related career options in fields of horticulture and technology. Students will apply mathematical concepts related to the […]