Field Research

09 May 2016 | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Field ResearchSome science is best carried out in nature. Studies where you need to identify all the different plant species in a habitat, count the number of pollinators that come and go from a certain kind of plant, or track changes in the color of autumn leaves might require outdoor...

Lab Research

09 May 2016 | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Lab ResearchStep out of the science hallway into a room with beakers on the benches, machines that go whiz-bang, and safety shower in the corner. You will immediately recognize that you are in a lab! A science lab is more than a place with ritualized protocols and specialized – often...

Investigating Safely

09 May 2016 | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Investigating SafelyLab Safety is Everyone’s Job!Before you begin any experiment, you and your team should consider safety issues. Always identify the specific materials, chemicals, equipment, and plants you will be using before you start. It is your responsibility to then use...

Plant Care

09 May 2016 | Teacher Resources | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Plant Care You cannot conduct experiments with plants if you cannot first keep plants alive. Review this article to learn essential tips on how to grow plants under "normal" conditions. Once basic plant growth principles are understood, then treatments can be applied. Thinking Like a...

Using Math in Plant Science Studies

09 May 2016 | Teacher Resources | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Using MathThis file provides the essential background necessary when starting a project in the plant sciences. Basic information includes data collection - what will be measured? How often will it be measured? This file contains information on simple data analysis, basic statistics,...

PlantingScience Plant Investigations Toolkit

09 May 2016 | Teacher Resources | Contributor(s): plantingscience

    Download these supplemental materials to assist students in developing and assessing their research projects.Topics covered include:Using MathPlant CareInvestigating SafelyLab ResearchField ResearchImaging Technology

Power of Sunlight Module

08 Jan 2016 | Documents

A 2-week or longer investigation for grades 9-12.The photosynthesis investigation can be adapted to a variety of levels, depending on which resources fit the students.Leaves are the primary photosynthetic organs in plants. Much of the internal volume of a leaf consists of air spaces that are...