Plant Adaptations in your School

Instructions

1. Find five plants in your school and draw a simple sketch of each plant in the first column of the survey table worksheet. Label any key features.
2. Describe the environment it is growing in – wet, dry, shady, sunny, wind exposed etc.
3. List any unique features that are adaptations and how they help the plant survive.
4. Can you conclude if the plant is arid or wet-environment adapted?

Survey Table

Discussion Questions

1. Was there a pattern in the types of plants found at your school?
2. Was the growth of certain types favoured over others in some locations? Provide possible reasons for this.
3. Do you think there might be bias affecting conclusions made?