Tenth Grade, Plant Biology Science Experiments (64 results)

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

Depending on where you live, this time of year the ground might be covered in snow, ice, and most importantly – pinecones! We see pinecones everywhere during the winter, in wreaths, on trees, and in our yards, but did you know that pinecones have a vital job – they keep pine tree seeds safe, and protect them from the freezing temperatures during the winter! To protect their precious seeds, pinecones can close their ‘scales’ tightly, keeping out cold temperatures, winds,… Read more

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

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