Classify Plants Based on Leaf and Structures
Competency C1: Compare and describe agricultural plants based on properties, functions, and physiological needs.
Description
Compare similarities and differences of plants by individual characteristics. Incorporate the structure of a dichotomous key, explain how binomial nomenclature was developed, show basic plant anatomical differences by species (including but not limited to roots, stems, leaves, seeds or fruit structures).
Resources
- Use lecture/discussion and brainstorming to show differences between plant structures.
- Local greenhouse resource personnel in to speak.
- YouTube or create your own video about plant classification.
- How are Plants Classified?
- Plant Classification (USDA)
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, Field Trip, Game and Simulations, Supervised Study