FossWeb Structures of Life Modules:

 

 

 

Growing a Pineapple

Getting a pineapple top to take root is no mystery once you follow these instructions.

 

 

 

 

KinderGarden

This site includes information and resources for growing and maintaining school gardens plus information about botanic and community gardens.

 

 

 

 

NOAA's Ark

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.

 

 

 

 

Plant Propagation Contest

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).

 

 

 

 

Plants and Youth: Design and Build a Terrarium

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.)

 

 

 

 

Teaching about the Rainforest

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)

 

 

 

 

USGS Biological Resources Division

This site includes a photo gallery, kid’s corner, education links, special interest stories, plus other information concerning the Biological Resources Division.