Botany / Horticulture Lessons

Lesson 1

A campus treasure hunt that will lead you to various botanical sites of interest. Gather all necessary material from your teacher.

Lesson 2

Investigation of vegetable types compatible with the local climate that have an appropriate growing season. Includes a seed order for your vegetable plot.

Lesson 3

A close look at what a plant is and how plants are different from other living organisms.

Mini-Lab #1

This activity is a microscopic examination of plant cells. Plan on completing this in the classroom using the material available there.

Lesson 4

This activity investigates the main parts and structures of plants, focusing on the roots, stems, and leaves.

Lesson 5

Adopting a tree in your neighborhood helps you understand the role trees play in the natural environment. You will closely observe a particular tree several times during this activity and learn some details about the tree you adopt.

Lesson 6

Lesson 7

Create a tree identification key.

Lesson 8

Plant nutrients