Did you know that Antarctica is home to two species of plants? At the opposite end of the earth, over a thousand plant species grow on the Arctic tundra. And that's not
counting the many species of algae and lichens that are not classified as plants. In this issue, we highlight high quality resources for teaching plant classification, life cycles, and
adaptations. Enrich your practice with our professional resources and discover science lessons and informational text to engage your students.
Photo: White cottongrass in Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland. Photo copyright Henning Thing / DPC, Polar Photos.
Stephanie is a physicist who enjoys communicating about science and teaching through writing, blogging, and podcasting.
Janell is the project director for a General Electric Foundation grant and an adjunct assistant professor of science education at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Felicia Moore Mensah is an assistant professor of science education at Teachers College, Columbia University.
