Plant Masters Can you design a plant using only your knowledge of plants, a few basic ecological principles, and a brief list of mysterious plant characteristics?
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Plant MastersCan you design a plant using only
your knowledge of plants, a few basic ecological principles, and a brief list of mysterious plant characteristics?
Of course YOU CAN !!!!
Project Description:
In this activity: Each group will be given an
large envelope with the characteristics of a certain plant listed inside.
Each group will use the plant description to construct a small scale 3-dimensional model of the plant using the art supplies provided.
(20 minutes)
Group members will take digital photos of the final model.
Groups will then explain their models in detail (from an ecological perspective).
The ‘real’ plant will be revealed to the groups.
Each group will download the image of their model to this PowerPoint presentation and answer the corresponding questions/items presented at the end.
Goal: Students will explore ecological principles such as biodiversity, adaptations, habitats, significance of geography & weather, conservation/preservation,& relationships between plants with humans and other organisms.
Mystery Plant #1
Massive, jug-shaped trunk for storing large amounts of water
Can live for over 1,000 years Flowers are white, fruits vary in
shape (globular or oval shaped), with purple stamens
Branches are usually found at the crown, spread horizontally, and appear twisted
Tropical Climate
Mystery Plant #2
Its deep roots penetrate the Earth farther than most plants.
Can survive long periods of drought and famine. Strong & provides shelter to many animals. Has a single narrow trunk or branching near the
trunk with foliage that appears at the crown – causing an often flat topped appearance.
Leaves are short, grey and hairy Giraffes are one of only a few animals who can
get its leaves directly off of the tree. Its fruits provide food and nourishment. Has creamy spherical flower heads
Mystery Plant #3
Straight, clean trunk (2-4 ft) with a small fairly full crown
Prefers medium moisture Deciduous leaves that are deep
green during the spring/summer Spreading, horizontal star-shaped
leaves Aromatic Brown seed balls
Mystery Plant #1
Native to Africa; Found in Kenya and West Africa
Massive, jug-shaped trunk for storing large amounts of water
Can live for over 1,000 years
Flowers are white, fruits vary in shape (globular or oval shaped), with purple stamens
Branches are usually found at the crown, spread horizontally, and appear twisted
Tropical ClimateThe Baobab Tree
Mystery Plant #2
Found in Kenya and on the Africa continent
Its deep roots penetrate the Earth farther than most plants.
Can survive long periods of droughts and famine.
Strong & provides shelter for many animals.
A single narrow trunk or branching near the trunk with foliage that appears at the crown – often causing a flat topped appearance.
Leaves are short, grey and hairy Giraffes are one of only a few
animals who can get its leaves directly off of the tree.
Its fruits provide food and nourishment.
Has creamy spherical flower heads
The Acacia Tree
Mystery Plant #3
The Sweet Gum Tree
Ornamentally cultivated in St. Louis, its primarily found in the Eastern United States
Straight, clean trunk (2-4 ft) with a small fairly full crown
Prefers medium moisture
Deciduous leaves that are deep green during the spring/summer
Spreading, horizontal star-shaped leaves
Aromatic Brown seed balls
The Baobab Tree
List each of the descriptors and discuss any related adaptations and the advantage of the adaptation.
Ex: 1. Massive jug
shaped trunk—important because…
Insert a Digital Photo of Your Model Here
The Baobab Tree - Inquiries
Why do you think this tree has continued to live on Earth for so many years?
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The Baobab Tree - Inquiries
How is The Baobab Tree important to the environment and or ecosystem?
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The Acacia Tree
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List each of the descriptors and discuss any related adaptations and the advantage of the adaptation.
Ex: 1. Deep roots—
probably helps…
The Acacia Tree - Inquiries
Which do you think evolved first, the long Giraffe necks or the tall trunk of the acacia tree and why?
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The Acacia Tree - Inquiries
How is The Acacia Tree important to the environment and or ecosystem?
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The Sweet Gum Tree
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List each of the descriptors and discuss any related adaptations and the advantage of the adaptation.
Ex: 1. Clean straight
trunk—important because …
The Sweet Gum Tree - Inquiries What are some
advantages to the Sweet Gum Tree’s appearance and design? (i.e., color, deciduous, full, etc.)
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The Sweet Gum Tree - Inquiries What are the
advantages of the Sweet Gum tree seed balls?
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The Sweet Gum Tree - Inquiries Why is the Sweet Gum
Tree important to our ecosystem or environment?
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