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Do you know what the largest or the smallest plant in the world is?
How about the oldest plant in the world?
What about the parts of a plant?
This lens will answer those questions and more. Exploring many interesting and different types of plants as well as discuss some of the things they all have in common.
My Inspiration for this Lens
The idea for this lens came about after finding the World Book Encyclopedia Interfact Book and CD. My kids have always loved learning about animals and nature but this computer program made learning that much more fun for them.
As a home schooling mom, I love to do unit studies and share information to help you with your science lesson plans that I come across at my personal home school curriculum blog with others as well as inspirational content and resources for Christian women at www.ChristianWomensResources.com to help strengthen the home and family.
Plants (Interfact)
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Woody Plants
Largest Trees
Woody Plants
The Sequoia or Red Wood trees are the tallest trees in the World. The last tree named "General Sherman is more then 2,000 years old, is taller then a 27 story building and weights 10 times more then the largest animal - the blue whale.
Sequoia Tree Tunnel by kkhein
Giant Sequoia Tree (1300 years old) by Fuzita In
Sequoia Trees in The Giant Forest by hrkittredge
Sequoia Tree by Yankee X-Ray in Yosemite National Park
General Sherman Tree, Sequoia by Puneet Sharma
Oldest Trees
The last picture shown below is they say about 4,300 years old that started growing around the time the Egyptians were building the pyramids.
bristlecone pine by Abizeleth
Bristlecone Pine Forest by walking along
Ancient Bristlecone Pines by NWPhotoGuy
Bristlecone Pine by walking along
Ancient Bristlecone Pine approx 4000 Years Old HDR by airkev
Upside Down Trees
The Baobab tree is also known as the upside down tree. They grow in India, Africa and Madagascar. The last photo below is also known as the "Prison Tree" It was said in the 1800's the European settlers cut an opening in the tree and used to hold up to 16 prisoners. Today people from around the world come to this tourist attraction.
Baobab avenue by Daniel Montesinos
Baobab tree in Zambia
Route nationale Madagascar, Baobabs by litutuc
baobabs by kate
Prison Baob by yewenyi
Books on Rain Forest Trees
Flowering Plants
Many perfumes are created from such flowering plants as: Jasmine, Lavender, Rosemary and Roses.
Various Flowering Plants Photos
I took this shot at The American Rose Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, home of T...
Gelsemium sempervirens (Carolina Jasmine)
Wild Rosemary by Georgie Sharp
Tasting Lavender by Old Stone
Hot Orange dreams of summer past !! by Skyburst
Smallest Flowering Plants
To learn more about this and various other flowering plants be sure to visit the following great website:
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/trmar98.htm
Duckweek / Wolffia
DUCKWEED & WOLFFIA by THE GREENSCAPE GROUP
Wolffia arrhiza by Hai Le
Duckweed or Lemnaceae by net_efekt
Well-hidden by lesser duckweed and wolffia.
Flowering Plant Books
Common Parts to every Plant
1. Seeds or Spores
2. roots
3. Stem or Shoot
4. Leaves and/or flowers
The Process of Pollination
Many plants and animals live in harmony with one another as certain plants and their colors and markings attract insects and animals.
These insects and animals help spread pollen as they carry it from flower to flower as it sticks to it's body. This process is called pollination.
Bees help in the pollination process as they collect nectar to make their honey.
Let's explore the process of Pollination.
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What every Plant needs to Survive
1. Water
2. Sun
3. Air
4. Soil / Minerals
The Process of Photosynthesis
The plants then release a gas called oxygen into the air which is where we get our air to breathe in. When we breathe out, we breathe out carbon dioxide which is what the plants need to make their food.
Let's explore the process of Photosynthesis.
Project/Activity
Stop back soon to learn more about our project on Plants.
Arts/Crafts
Stop back soon to learn more about our Plants Arts/Crafts.
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Heritage Builders
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Unit Studies Headquarters
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Welcome to Our Homeschool Hub! This is the place to find the very best Unit Studies on Nature, People, Historical Events, and other topics for home-school! Our lensmasters have created incredibly rich unit studies, and we're proud to share them with...
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Deserts of the World
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How do plants and animals survive in the desert? Are all deserts hot and how much rain do they generally get? Do you know how the holes were made in the Papago Park Mountains shown in the picture above located in the Phoenix, Arizona desert? In this le...
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