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:

Janice VanCleave’s Plants: Mind-Boggling Experiments You Can Turn Into Science Fair Projects (Spectacular Science Project)

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

Plants for Kids

Kids Experiments with Carrots

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