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A Dichotomous Key of Virginia’s Native Plants Lesson PlanA Dichotomous Key of Virginia’s Native Plants Lesson Plan
Publisher
Virginia Department of Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Hands-on Activity
Technology
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Year
2012
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A Dichotomous Key of Virginia’s Native Plants

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Can your class correctly classify plant species? Individuals explore native plants of the local environment and correctly classify them into their respective categories. They investigate differences in the plants and discuss similarities as well.

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Concepts

plant classification, phylum, genus, taxonomy

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Perform the activities in this lesson outdoors when possible

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should have knowledge of dichotomous keys and organism classification
  • Make certain no person is allergic to the plants used in the activities

Pros

  • Post-learning activity to assess objectives gathered from other biology related lessons
  • May be performed outdoors or in a large area with ample space

Cons

  • None

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