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Following discussion on plant parts, dichotomous keys/important terms and measurement techniques use this activity as reinforcement for all three topics. Have students choose and identify one tree or shrub in the natural area, answer each question on the handout in a journal, and include sketches for each. Wrap up: have students share one cool thing about their plant.
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Learn about local naturalization areas and the specific plants within them. The class will create their own guide to a naturalization area (schoolyard or otherwise) through observation and online research of a chosen plant. Wrap up: have each student present his or her findings; put the finished projects together into a “real” guide for display.
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Check out these fun online resources for children from Western Development Museum including colouring pages, story time videos and more!
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Discuss plant parts (twigs, buds, bud scars, bark, leaves, seeds, etc.) and species identification. Explain alternate and opposite branching. Students choose a plant and complete the worksheet by drawing, measuring and recording information about the plant. Use pictures and guide books to try to identify the plant. Wrap-up: what characteristics of plants can we use to identify them during winter?
