Tomatosphere™
Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
Parts of a Plant
What are the main parts of plants and what functions do these parts serve for 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.
Seeds and Germination
Learn what’s inside a tomato seed, how it travels, and all the things it needs to germinate and grow.
The Life Cycle of a Tomato Plant
Learn about the pollination, fertilization, germination and growth of tomato plants.
Pollinators are Important!
Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.
How Do Trees Survive in Winter?
What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?
Thomas Graham
Research Scientist, Space Farming
Thomas Graham is a Professor at the University of Guelph.
Plant Taxonomy
Learn about the categories, or phylum, of the plant kingdom with examples from each.
Pamela Livingston
Field Biologist
Pamela Livingston is a Field Biologist at DuPont Canada.
Plant Reproduction
Learn about pollination and other forms of sexual reproduction in plants. And did you know that plants can also reproduce asexually?