This page has all the links mentioned in the botany activity guide, plus a few extras, in one easy-to-click place.

The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 3 Resources

Optional Encyclopedias*

The following optional encyclopedias are scheduled for use in this guide.

• First Nature Encyclopedia (DK First Reference), 2006 Edition (best for 1st through 4th)
• The Usborne Science Encyclopedia, 2015 Edition (best for grades 3rd through 5th)
• The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, 2017 Edition (best for 4th through 7th)
• DK Encyclopedia of Nature, 2007 Edition (best for 5th through 7th)

*The above encyclopedia links are affiliate links through Amazon.

Teacher Resources

The following articles will help you understand how to teach science with living books:

• How to Use Living Books for Science with Elementary Students
• How to Use Living Books for Science with Middle School Students
• How to Successfully Use Living Books with Multiple Ages

The following two books are resources that our publishers have written to help you teach science at home:

• The Homeschoolers Guide to Experiments
• Success in Science

FREE Stuff

Don't miss this free game perfect for reviewing what your students are learning on their botanical journey:

• Plant Quest

When you are all done your journey, be sure to check out President Lincoln's review video:

Volume 3 Quick Links and Corrections

Introduction

• What is notebooking?
• How to use notebooking with different ages
• How to use a microscope
• How to make slides (dry and wet mount)

Chapter 1

• Habitat vs. Biome
• Observation is Key

Chapter 2

• Orchid Project (Video Tutorial)
• Fern Life Cycle Information
• Microscope Image: Spores

Chapter 3

• No Links

Chapter 4

• Microscope Image: Pollen

Chapter 5

• Microscope Image: Moss

Chapter 6

• No Links

Chapter 7

• Steps for Dissecting a Seed
• How to Grow Herbs from Cuttings

Chapter 8

• No Links

Chapter 9

• Watermelon growing mold
• Giant Rafflesia blooming

Chapter 10

• Microscope Image: Bulb Covering

Chapter 11

• Lichen Artist Study
• Microscope Image: Algae

Chapter 12

• Photosynthesis Video (optional one for older students)
• Photosynthesis 101

Chapter 13

• Leaves Changing in Fall Video

Chapter 14

• The National Parks Junior Ranger Program
• Microscope Image: Pine Needle

Chapter 15

• Gymnosperm vs. Angiosperm
• Mushroom Video

Chapter 16

• Types of Pollination
• Barrel Cactus Video
• Microscope Image: Cactus Spine and Skin

Chapter 17

• No Links

Chapter 18

• No Links

Appendix

• Digital Templates, Glossary, and Quizzes

If you do find something that needs to be corrected in this guide, please send it to support@elementalscience.com so that we can correct the error in the next printing.

Changelog

• 2022: The third edition was released with a new format for the activity guide, several errors were updated and activities were updated.
• 2015: The second edition was released with changes from our new editor and several updated pictures.
• 2014: The first edition was released.