Plant Functions
Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Plant Pigments
Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.
Tropisms in Plants
Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.
Light & Plants
Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.
Specialized Cells of the Leaf System
Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.
How Do Trees Survive in Winter?
What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?
How Do Plants Survive in the Desert?
Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.
How does water move up a plant?
Do an experiment with celery to learn about the structures that help plants take up water.
How Do Plants Use Chemical Signalling?
How do plants use scents? Learn how some plants use chemical signals to send messages to animals or other plants.
Green Walls
Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.
Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum
When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!