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