Plants, gardening and growing food

Plant biology

http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/main.html

A simple introduction to the basics of plant biology. Animated graphics and short video clips using speeded up photography are used very effectively. Includes games, songs, and lesson plans for teachers. Suitable for junior, primary level.

http://www.vtaide.com/png/seed-dispersion.htm

Explores the many ways seeds are dispersed world-wide. External links further explain, through sound and visual movement, how seeds are removed from the plant and dispersed through a variety of different ways. Suitable for junior, primary and intermediate levels.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/life_cycles.shtml

In this BBC Bitesize Science activity you can try dissecting a flower and labeling its parts. The revision section gives a clear explanation of the life cycle of a flowering plant, and describes the function of each flower part. There is also a quiz. For senior primary and intermediate students.

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/gpe.html

Join Detective La Plant's adventure through the world of plants. As his assistant you will need to find clues, do experiments, and solve problems in each of Detective La Plant's cases. Suitable for primary level.

Gardening and growing food

http://www.bestgardening.com/bgc/hub/kids.htm

Tips for children on planning a garden, and growing things including bulbs and sunflowers. Suitable for junior, primary level.

http://www.garden-nz.co.nz/grow-your-own/grow-your-own

A New Zealand site with information on choosing, planting, growing and harvesting a variety of fruit and vegetables. For senior primary and intermediate students.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/plants_grow.shtml

In this BBC Bitesize Science activity you can manipulate water and temperature to see if you can make your plant grow to its full and healthy height. The revision section explains what a plant needs to grow, and what different parts of plants do. There is also a quiz. For senior primary and intermediate students.

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/firstgarden

Covers the basics of gardening, how to plan your garden including a school garden, and information on varieties of flowers, and vegetables. Suitable for junior primary levels.

Search tool

http://search.digitalnz.org/garden

Search for digital resources about plants and gardening from many New Zealand websites; includes images, newspaper articles, research papers and more.