FossWeb Structures of Life Modules:
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Getting a pineapple top to
take root is no mystery once you follow these instructions. |
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This site includes information
and resources for growing and maintaining school gardens plus information
about botanic and community gardens. |
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This collection of
images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
includes many wonderful pictures of both land- and ocean-dwelling creatures,
including bears, whales, birds, and walruses. |
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There are lots of ways
to get new plants from old ones. These instructions for a plant propagation
contest sponsored by the National Junior Horticultural Association guide
young learners in propagating plants via six methods of cuttings, as well as
grafting, air layering, and division (not to mention seeds and fern spores). |
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With this illustrated
online guide from the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, students can have
a great time designing and building simple terrariums using quart jars or
goldfish bowls. (Note: A warm terrarium is perfect for sprouting as many
grapefruit seeds as you have room for.) |
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These nine ideas for
learning about the rainforest involve students in classroom projects and
field trips that enlarge their understanding of the importance of soil, seed
dispersal, and growing conditions. The site includes a list of resources for
such things as banana seeds, books, and software. (i unapproved this because
as far as i can tell this page no longer exists) |
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This site includes a
photo gallery, kid’s corner, education links, special interest stories,
plus other information concerning the Biological Resources Division. |