Resources for Activity 3: The Nature of Plants

Overview:
Through a series of experiments, students will learn the importance of photosynthesis and the elements needed for photosynthesis to take place. They will also discover the factors necessary for healthy plant growth and the detrimental effects of a variety of
environmental stresses.

Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, & Environmental Science.

Student Page
Experiment Record

Urban and Community Forestry Website Connections
www.plt.org/cms/urbanforestry

Additional Resources
Article in Nature about warmer ocean temperatures affecting photosynthetic phytoplankton

Earth & Sky Radio Correlations
This activity can be supplemented with related Earth & Sky radio shows that you can download for use in your classroom. Learn about the PLT and Earth & Sky Initiative.

Related Earth & Sky Shows:
- Do Plants Grow as Well Under Artificial Light?  (2009)  
- Why Don’t Tree Branches Grow Straight Up? (2008) 
- Why do Tree Leaves Turn Red in Fall  (2009) 
- Neil Sampson on How Carbon Offsets Could be Boon to Private Forest Owners (2008) 
- Janaki Alavalapati: 'Harvest trees to create energy, benefit forests' (2009)