Dichotomous Keys
Competency C1. Compare and describe agricultural plants based on properties, functions, and physiological needs.
Description
Explain the use of botanical nomenclature (plant structure) to identify species.
Resources
- Using Dichotomous Keys
- Dichotomous Key Lesson Ideas
- "The Best Way to Teach Students how to use the Dichotomous Key"
- Dichotomous Key Lab
- What Tree Is This? (Arbor Day Foundation)
- Creepy Critter Classification Lab
- Shoe Key Activity
- Leaf Snap App
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Demonstration, Experiment, Game and Simulations