Plant Processes

Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.

Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.

Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.

Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

List of hand-on activities connected to plants

What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

Plants need to exchange gases and water with their environment as part of photosynthesis. Some plant cells have evolved specifically for this purpose.

Do an experiment with celery to learn about the structures that help plants take up water.

How do plants use scents? Learn how some plants use chemical signals to send messages to animals or other plants.

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!