Biology

Looking for a good middle school science fair project, or projects for the classroom? Plants are great for simple experiments that yield great results. Plant experiments take time, but they’re inexpensive and take up little space. Give some of these…
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Spotted dead nettle, or Lamium maculatum to go by its Latin name, is a plant found throughout the UK and much of the rest of the world. It spreads easily in the wild and, perhaps because of that, is often…
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You may very well have a juniper in your own backyard! Common Juniper is often used as an ornamental shrub in contemporary landscapes. In the past, Native peoples of North America used Junipers both for nourishment and medicinal purposes. Range:Throughout…
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Don’t think that there would be any uses for the foul-smelling elderberry? Believe it or not, the elderberry has many uses and has been used by First Nations peoples of North America for centuries. As you may already know, elderberry…
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Tilia, also known as the common lime in Great Britain, or linden or basswood in North America, is found in Europe, Asia, and the eastern part of North America. Common lime trees are deciduous trees that grow up to 120…
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White Birches thrive throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Today, White Birches are a principal source of pulp and paper products. In the past, Native peoples of North America used White Birches both for nourishment and medicinal purposes. Range:Temperate regions where winter…
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Commonly known as the beggar’s button, burdock is a biennial plant that has been used for the benefit of human life for decades, as it has served as a cure for a variety of diseases. Apart from its medical uses, burdock…
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As you may already know, willow trees are not a single species, as there are approximately 400 different species of willows that thrive throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Many willows are endemic to North America, and are often used to complement…
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Today, chemotherapy treatments use a chemical derived from the Western Yew. This important function of the Western Yew is threatened today as Western Yew populations continue to decline and harvesting of the species is widely prohibited. In its place, similar…
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Oregon Grapes are endemic to North America, and are often used to complement garden landscapes. These unique plants have spiny leaves and interesting grape-like clusters of berries. In the past, Native peoples of North America used Oregon grapes both for…
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