Plant Webquest

Introduction

Hello Vikings!

Today you are going to continue your ecosystem journey!  Follow the directions and links to discover new information on the different types of plants!  Read carefully and have fun!  

Task

Dear Vikings,

Today you will explore different components which make up plants.  These components are on today's webquest to provide you with additional information. 

Materials Needed Today:

  • Question Guide
  • Pencil
  • Computer
  • Headphones
  • A Positive Attitude!

Directions:

Click on the Links provided and explore the each website's information, videos, quizzes, games and simulations. 

Process

 Click on any of the following links to learn more about plants! 

Plants for kids

Learn about plants

Learn about the fascinating world of plants for  kids with our range of fun experiments, free games, science fair projects, interesting  quizzes, amazing facts, cool videos and more!

Learn about trees, flowers, seeds, fruit and all kinds of interesting plant topics. As well as activities for  children, there are also lesson plans and worksheets for teachers, ideas for  parents and a whole host of free teaching resources for anyone interested in learning  about plants or other science subjects online.

Biology facts for kids

Biology Facts  

Check out our great biology facts which feature cool trivia and information about yoghurt,  herbivores, mushrooms and more.

Plant quiz

Plant Quiz

Answer a range of interesting questions about the world of plants with our fun plant quiz for kids.

Plant videos for kids

Take a look at these great plant videos. Check out giant water lilies in the Amazon, a Venus Fly Trap having a snack and a flower that weighs 10kg!

Venus Fly Trap video

Venus Fly Trap

Watch these amazing carnivorous plants in action.

Biggest flower in the world video

Biggest Flower in the World

Check out this video of the biggest flower in the world.

Giant water lilies video

Giant Water Lilies  

Learn about the giant water lilies that live in the heart of the Amazon.  

How plants grow game

How Plants Grow  

Use heat and water to help a plant grow with this fun game. Take care of the plant while learning what conditions work best.

 

Life Cycle of  Plants  

Learn about the life cycle of plants while dissecting a flower and labeling parts such as the petals, nectaries, stamens and receptacle.

Plant facts for kids

Plant Facts  

Learn about flowers, trees and  the amazing world of plants with our wide range of fun plant facts for kids.

Evaluation

 

Click on the link below. 

 

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

Watch the 5 videos below:

Plants without Seeds

Kingdom of Life

Mosses and Ferns

Gymnosperms

Plant Cells

After watching the videos, complete the Test Yourself and record score on the Question Guide. 

Conclusion

Click on the following link to learn more about plants and photosythesis. 

Use the link below to answer questions on the Question Guide.

http://www.eschooltoday.com/photosynthesis/introduction-to-photosynthesis.html

 

 

 

Credits

 
 

Now take the "Plant Quiz" on both links and see how you do!

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/plants_and_their_surroundings/quiz956.html

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