Plant Biology


	The Simple Homeschool Plant Biology Resources Plant Biology Home Photosynthesis Parts of a Plant Plant Life Cycle 1 Plant Life Cycle 2 Leave Plant Biology and go to Teaching Photosynthesis What is plant biology? Plant biology is the study of: Plant populations Plant organisms Cellular components of plants, and Their molecular mechanisms Plant biology can also include the investigation of: Plants as they relate to food products (vegetables) Fiber products (cotton clothing) Ornamental purposes (landscaping) There are several main plant biology categories that children and teens are expected to know about as they progress through school and they are as follows: Lower Grades: Plant, flower, and tree life cycles Parts of a plant How plants make energy In the upper grades this translates to: Plant, flower, and tree reproduction Plant anatomy Molecular and metabolic processes Careers in Plant biology: Who makes a good plant biologist? Loves discovering new things Enjoys learning about plants and how they relate to the environment Has good attention to detail Good communication skills Likes to problem solve Can work as part of a team What specific careers are available to plant biologists? Plant physiologists Biochemists Cell and molecular biologists Geneticists Pathologists Agronomists Horticulturists Some plant biologists will work for: Government agencies Colleges and universities Pharmaceutical companies Agriculture Public research facilities Private research facilities Links to Student Help pages: Simple Thermodynamics Chemical Bonding Endothermic Reactions (Fun activity) Exothermic Reactions (Fun Activity) Astronomy for Kids How to Use a Sky Map Planetarium Software Astronomy Unit Study/Activities What is Molecular Biology Mendelian Genetics Molecular Genetics DNA Replication DNA Replication Enzymes DNA Replication Mechanism What is Cell Biology Cellular Components The Endomembrane System Golgi Apparatus Vesicles and Cellular Transport The Mitochondria The Plasma Membrane Plant Biology Photosynthesis Parts of a Plant Plant Life Cycle 1 Plant Life Cycle 2 Cell Cycle Cell Cycle Mitosis Cell Cycle Control Leave Plant Biology and go to Teaching Photosynthesis
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