Objectives
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To introduce scientific naming (Latin names) of commonly encountered local
plants
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Standards Addressed
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Knowledge of scientific names |
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Plant keys containing common names, scientific names and picture of common
trees, shrubs, and plants of your state or region. Old books, catalogues, etc.
for pressing plants or leaves of trees
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Time Requirement
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About 3 50-minute class periods |
Procedure/ Outline
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Review the importance of plants to the water cycle and our environment. Make a
list of 10-20 plants that you can identify around your school grounds. Have
students record the plants Latin names from keys. If practical, collect samples.
Students can work in pairs
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Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions
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Have students bring in plants or leaves from their own backyards for
identification |
Assessment
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Quizzes could be developed involving the matching of Latin names to common names
and matching names of plants to pictures
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Other Comments
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None |
