Plant Life Cycle
Lessons
Students develop and apply the skills of observing, comparing & contrasting, and communicating as they explore life cycles of familiar plants.
Plants: Germination
Picture Collections
6 images of some seedlings sprouting as one of the stages towards full plant growth
Plants: Growth
Picture Collections
10 images showing some stages of plant growth from planting to sprouts growing to harvesting
Plants: Human Use
Picture Collections
15 images of some products created by humans and are made from plants such as shelter, food and clothing
Plants: Parts
Picture Collections
12 images of some major parts of plants such as stems, roots, flowers and leaves
Plants: Seeds
Picture Collections
6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins
Is feeling always believing?
Hands-on Activities
Get your hands cold for science and explore the topic of sensory adaptation.
Plants: Leaves
Picture Collections
15 images of some shapes and colours of plant leaves such as shamrocks, purple beech tree leaves and Japanese Maple tree leaves.
How does sound travel?
Hands-on Activities
Try out this cool activity to hear sound vibrations.
How does water move up a plant?
Hands-on Activities
Do an experiment with celery to learn about the structures that help plants take up water.
How fast can you react?
Hands-on Activities
What is a reflex? Test your reaction time and find out why reflexes are important in this challenge activity.
How do animals stay warm in the winter?
Hands-on Activities
Animals have some unique adaptations to stay warm. Discover what conduction of heat and insulation have to do with staying warm!
How do I see colour?
Hands-on Activities
How is light connected to the colours we see? In this STEAM activity make a colourful light catcher and discover why we see different colours?
How do animals hide?
Hands-on Activities
Play a game of hide and seek to discover how animals can hide in plain sight!
Flowers: Cup Shape
Picture Collections
8 images of some flowerheads such as roses and water lilies whose outer petals are longer than the petals in the centre of the flower