Matter and Energy for Life

Learn about the importance of carbon dioxide, its sources and how people control it indoors.

Learn about the importance of humidity, its sources and how people control it indoors.

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

Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.

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.

How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.

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

You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!

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