Wisconsin Fast Plants Program

Wisconsin Fast Plants Program

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The Wisconsin Fast Plants Program is a science education outreach program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Plant Pathology, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. This outreach Program is dedicated to providing Open Education Resources that support research and teaching & learning about and with Fast Plants. We also design and develop learning resources that can be downloaded at no cost from the web or obtained in published manuals.

Implementing an online module about seed chemistry and dispersal for neurodivergent students in an undergraduate chemistry course 05/29/2025

"Biting into Science Cookies,” a hands-on investigation into the question, "Are seed fates determined by seed size or chemistry?" developed for an intro chem lab course, using Fast Plants.

"The implementation was successful overall, with strong student engagement and appreciation for the practical chemistry connection."

Implementing an online module about seed chemistry and dispersal for neurodivergent students in an undergraduate chemistry course Feedback from neurodivergent students in a chemistry course guided changes in this module to enhance accessibility and engagement. A tannin-exposure experiment enabled students to make connections between chemistry and the ecology of seed dispersal.

Space Seeds Experiment Overview for Clover by 4-H Lessons 05/12/2025

Check out this new short video introducing our latest free lessons developed through collaboration with Clover by 4-H and The Space Gal 🌱

Space Seeds Experiment Overview for Clover by 4-H Lessons 7-minute video introduction to the Fast Plants experiments with Emily Calandrelli, included in the free Clover by 4-H Space Seeds Lessons.Learn preparation b...

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UW-Madison Science House, 1645 Linden Drive
Madison, WI
53706