Help your students understand the basics of plant classification with these simple activities that will have students compare plants based on their characteristics. These classification activities require no prep for you and are fun, yet simple for your students.
classifying plants by appearance, habitat or structures.
opportunities to observe local plants and learn to respect the environment.
a detailed lesson plan with suggestions on how to modify the activities for your students.
details for materials needed for each activity.
vocabulary list with pronunciations and definitions.
student pages in a variety of formats including a digital version.
suggested answers and answer keys.
assessment tools for students and teachers.
"I can" statements in student-friendly language and format for students to self-assess their learning.
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.
optional teacher slides to help deliver content.
a digital version of all the student pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF file and use the access link in the file to get your digital copy.
an alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes listed by each activity in the lesson plan.
Ninja Note: This resource is designed to be used with or without technology. To access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.
