Plants: Biology for Kids - Look at the plant slideshow for an introduction
to the many kinds of plants in the world.
Plants: Just for Kids - Find out about the secret life of trees, where food comes
from, what earthworms do, and take the Great Plant Escape. From the University of Illinois Extension.
The Algae Home Page - An
introduction to algae. From the Smithsonian Institution.
The Fungus Among Us - Fungi aren't really plants.
but many of us think that they are. There are lots of different ones from the mushrooms in yard to that strange blue stuff
growing on the old food in refrigerator. This is a really good site from the Virtual Museum of Canada.
Loveable Lichens - Lichens are a combination of algae and fungi. Find out more about them at this site.
Living With Mosses - Learn about mosses. You may even
find them living on sidewalks and concrete.
Seeds of Change Garden- Information about edible
plants from the new and old worlds, how to grow a garden, and other projects relating to edible
plants.
Dr. Arbor Talks Trees - Dr. Arbor will explain to you how trees work.
There is also a state tree gallery.
How to Make a Leaf Collection - Collecting leaves
is a good way to start in nature study. Trees don't run away, and usually have enough leaves so that they can part with one without pain.
A Walk in the Woods - Take a virtual walk in the woods. This site is
for 3rd to 5th grade students, but even if you are older, you may enjoy this walk. From the University of Illinois Extension.
Virtual Farm Tours - The fruits, vegetables, and meat in your grocery store don't get there by magic. Watch the videos on these tours to see how they are grown.
