Garden Games and Other Fun Stuff

Garden Games and Other Fun Stuff
An Internet Hotlist on Plants

created by Mrs. Lithgow and Mrs. Hodak
PBL Eastlawn Elementary School

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about plants, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Build a Flower - Puzzles are always fun and this electronic flower puzzle is no exception!
Growing Minds - This site is sponsored by the Fullerton Arboretum. Check out each of the links at the top of the page. You'll be glad that you did!
Label a Leaf - This game is quite a challenge. Prove that you can label the parts of a leaf by dragging the names into position. Don't panic! The solution can be found with one click of the mouse!
Parts of a Flower - This site features a detailed picture of a flower. Students will drag and drop labels to their correct positions. The solution is found at the bottom of the page.
Plant Crossword - This puzzle is loads of fun. Click on a number to see a clue. Then type your answer on the blank. If you are correct, the word will appear in the puzzle. If not, try again!!
Plant Explorer - Students will enjoy the many fun games found at this site.
Plant Salad - Students will enjoy the short and easy game found at this site. Five plant parts are pictured at the top of the screen. Students are asked to match the pictures with their names.
The Great Plant Escape - The University of Illinois Extension created this winning website. Be sure to try to solve each of the six cases along with Detective LePlant!

Content by Mrs. Lithgow and Mrs. Hodak, glithgow@pbl.k12.il.us
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Last revised Mon Aug 24 10:05:11 US/Pacific 2009