Update 5/10/22: The resources provided on this page have grown over the years because of the wonderful homeschoolers, teachers, and interested folks who have reached out and sent me their suggestions after finding this page. If you find something botany-related that should be added, please email info@virtuallymontessori.com. Thanks!
While I love the use of Wisconsin Fast Plants as a classroom experiment, I wanted to share additional resources that you may find helpful as you get started putting together a unit of study on plants. I hope you find these helpful!
Books:
Eyewitness Plant (DK Eyewitness Books)
Math in the Garden: Hands-On Activities That Bring Math to Life
Websites:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Hands-On Lessons and Activities about Plants
Plant Science Projects for Kids
Wood Barns and More! – Identify that Tree
The Study of Plants and Flowers – A Botany Guide for Kids and Students
Botany Games and Resources for Kids
Identifying Trees Around Your Home
Kremp’s Guide to Photosynthesis for Kids
Tree and Wood Identification in your Backyard
Backyard Tree Identification Guide
Guide to Food Waste and Composting
Videos:
Montessori Elementary: The Botany Charts
Colored flowers – color changing flower experiment
Sprouting Peas – a Growing Experiment
Apps:
Leafsnap
iNaturalist
