botany

Introduction to plant reproduction includes a discussion of the environments necessary for different plants to reproduce, the structures involved in pollination, and the development of seeds and fruit.

Lab partners Anna and Jack investigate the chemical process of photosynthesis--the means by which plants convert air and light to food.

Introduces the parts of a plant, including the roots, stems, leaves, and complex tissues called xylem and phloem; describes how a plant takes in water and minerals and how it manufactures sugar; and includes a hands-on experiment on the flow of nutrients throughout a plant's structures.

Describes the things different kinds of plants need to survive, including sunlight, appropriate temperature, water, and proper nutrients; explains how to grow strong, healthy plants by providing these requirements in the optimum amounts; and presents a hands-on demonstration of how changes in a plant's environment affect its growth.

Introduces the parts of a plant, including the roots, stems, leaves, and complex tissues called xylem and phloem; describes how a plant takes in water and minerals and how it manufactures sugar; and includes a hands-on experiment on the flow of nutrients throughout a plant's structures.

Describes the parts of a plant, how plants grow, and several kinds of plants, as well as threats to plants and the relationship between plants and people.

Uses microscopic photography and graphics to familiarize students with the parts of a flower, showing how flowers become pollinated, and examining the structure of seeds, their development, and dispersal.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes various types of fruits and vegetables, seeds that can and cannot be eaten, healthy eating, and other interesting facts.

Explores the wide variety of plants that grow around the world.

Explains the importance of flowers and seeds in the plant world.