Articles tagged as "Plant growth, health and reproduction"

Pollen and other Airborne Particles

Construct your own school pollen trap to isolate and identify the pollen and other airborne particles that contribute to respiratory illness

How Science Works - What do plants need to grow?

This resource takes a lively approach to the advantages of growing plants hydroponically, and looks at the nutrients the plants will need.

'Fast Plants' - Rapid-Cycling Brassica Kits

Kits for 'fast plants' - follow the complete life-cycle of these fast plants in only half a term!

Investigating Fertilisers: the effects of minerals on plant growth

Fertilisers play a key role in increasing the productivity of food crops, whether that's tomatoes in a school greenhouse or vast fields of maize.In this SAPS Scotland Higher Still, students investigate the effects of different levels of minerals (nitrates, phosphates and potassium) on the growth of radishes. It generates plenty of quantitative results, suitable for analysis.

Wild Oats on the Move - Demonstrating Adaptation in Plants

This enjoyable practical demonstration shows plants 'on the move', encouraging students to think about the adaptations that make the Wild Oat such an invasive weed. The Wild Oats awn (hair) is hygroscopic and moves rapidly (within a minute) in response to small changes in humidity. This practical makes a great STEM science club activity or a demonstration for a school open evening.