The Tree-mendous Benefits of Trees - Teacher Guide

16 Oct 2020 | Contributor(s): Monica Lewandowski, PlantingScience Staff

Trees are a critical component of our ecosystem: They can produce the food we eat, oxygen that we breathe, shade from the sun, and so much more. Trees are an important and recognizable part of landscapes and forests, but most people don't think about the importance of trees and their value to the...

The Tree-mendous Benefits of Trees - Tree Observations

11 Jan 2021 | Contributor(s): Monica Lewandowski, PlantingScience Staff

Examples of observations one can make when evaluating trees and tree health.

The Wonder of Seeds - Mentor Tip Sheet

19 May 2016 | Contributor(s): plantingscience

The purpose of this tip sheet is to help you as a scientist mentor anticipate and respond to students as they post online about their germination and seedling growth investigations.

The Wonder of Seeds - Student's Guide

17 May 2016 | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Investigations in Germination & Plant Growth

The Wonder of Seeds - Teacher's Guide

17 May 2016 | Teacher Resources | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Investigations in Germination & Growth Teachers, please access the student handouts for students to use in the classroom.

Using Math in Plant Science Studies

09 May 2016 | Teacher Resources | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Using MathThis file provides the essential background necessary when starting a project in the plant sciences. Basic information includes data collection - what will be measured? How often will it be measured? This file contains information on simple data analysis, basic statistics,...

Using Microscopes

09 May 2016 | Teacher Resources | Contributor(s): plantingscience

Using MicroscopesOne of the ways that technology has boosted science is by helping researchers observe objects that are normally too small or too far away to see. You won’t be using telescopes or binoculars to study plants, but microscopes can help you explore the cellular world. You...