LS1.C: Organization for matter and energy flow in organisms

Students will understand how soils help grow healthy plants, and the various ways plants help maintain healthy soils (including adding organic material and roots creating pore spaces).

his activity uses a qualitative nitrate test to observe results of some conversions and transformations in the nitrogen cycle.

Travel underground for an up-close look at the ants, amoebas, and bacteria that maintain healthy soil. Glimpse this microscopic world and learn about the symbiotic relationship between fungi and tree roots.

This guide contains 35 lesson plans with activities to engage your students in a fun and educational exploration of fruits, vegetables and healthy eating.

Following the hands-on learning exercise, students will be able to correctly list all 9 factors needed for plants to grow healthy and properly.

In this lesson students investigate the relationship between plants and soil.

A collection of lessons about seeds and plant growth for use with elementary students

A variety of activities for multiple grades with hints on how to tie technology into the lessons.