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Plant Cycles: Photosynthesis & Transpiration
Lesson Plan Grade: 3rd-5th
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What do plants need? Students examine the effects of light and air on green plants, learning the processes of photosynthesis and transpiration. Student teams plant seeds, placing some in sunlight and others in darkness. They make predictions about the outcomes and record ongoing observations of the condition of the stems, leaves and roots. Then, several healthy plants are placed in glass jars with lids overnight. Condensation forms, illustrating the process of… Read more
NGSS Performance Expectations:
  • 5-LS1-1. Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.
Plants Are On The Move! A Study of Gravitropism
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
As we humans zip from place to place, we often forget to stop and smell the roses. Compared to our fast-paced lifestyle, plants seem rooted to the spot. Don't be deceived by appearances however, plants are on the move! This experiment will investigate the stimulus/response relationship in plants and prove that plants can move up and down in response to gravity. Read more
Rad Radishes: Effects of Irradiation on Seed Germination
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
DNA is the "instruction manual" for the successful growth of a living thing, from a single cell to a mature adult. When the DNA of an organism is somehow damaged, it can have an impact on the organism's development over time. In this plant science fair project, you will track how irradiation (exposure to radiation) of radish seeds affects germination (sprouting of a seedling from a seed). Read more
Sci-Fi Science: Attack of the Killer Cabbage Clones
STEM Activity
Around St. Patrick’s Day the color green seems to be everywhere, from hats to shamrocks and much more in between.  For this St. Patrick’s Day, you could show off your own green creation… by cloning a plant!  Many Sci-Fi tales of cloned organisms have been based upon the scientific method for cloning animals or plants.  In the real world, the cloning of plants is a common method used in modern agriculture.  How do you clone a plant?  In this activity,… Read more
Shoots: How do Mint Plants Branch to Form New Stems?
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Do you like to climb trees? The branches of trees are what make them so fun to climb. Each branch starts out as a tiny shoot that grows out from a stem. How is the growth of shoots along a stem regulated? Read more
Size vs. Depth: The Relationship Between the Size of a Seed and Its Ideal Planting Depth
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Plants have evolved many clever mechanisms to ensure that their seeds will wait for appropriate conditions before sprouting. Some may only germinate after a fire, others only after going through a cold spell. This project explores one important variable among many that determine the ideal conditions for seed germination. Read more
What is the Rate of Leaf Growth Along the Stem?
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Leaves grow in a different pattern than stems and shoots. They do not elongate along one axis, but instead spread out over time. Do all regions of the leaf grow equally? You can use markings on different regions of a growing leaf to see if the whole surface grows, or if growth is focused in a particular region, like the veins or edges of the leaf. If you look along a leafy stem, you may notice that leaves at different positions along the stem are different sizes. You can do an experiment to… Read more
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