Resources

The Plant Biologist

Print out the Biologist Graphic Organizer.  Use the resources below to answer the questions in the organizer.

Parts of a plant and their functions

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2a.html

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/facts.html

Life Cycle

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/facts.html

Different types of plants

http://arboretum.fullerton.edu/grow/primer/types.asp

Photosynthesis

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/children/didyouknow/didyouknow_photosynthesis.shtml

http://www.discovery.panasonic.co.jp/en/library/lib07lit/l07022.html

The Architect

Print out the Architect Graphic Organizer.  Use the resources below to answer the questions in the organizer.

Growing plants indoors

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts3a.html

http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/horticulture/g1022.htm

Pots and soil

http://www.inventionfactory.com/lounge/tradesecrets/plants_alive.htm#pots

Soil

http://www.raw-connections.com/garden/maint/soil.htm

Type of plants for classroom

http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/mcvittiej/resources/livingthings/plants.htm#E

The Plant Keeper

Print out the Plant Keeper Graphic Organizer.  Use the resources below to answer the questions in the organizer.

Starting and growing plants

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/growingseeds.html

Growing the seeds

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/growingseeds.html

Caring for plants

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/houseplants/caring_water.html

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/houseplants/caring_fertilize.html

Plant Light

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts3c.html 

Fertilizing

http://www.raw-connections.com/garden/maint/fertilizer.htm

Plant Health

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/houseplants/health.html