Following your investigation into the fundamental traits of plants and their significant function within ecosystems, take part in the following activity:
Miro Collage: Plant Identification Challenge
After watching the video, reflect on the following questions:
What fundamental qualities characterise a plant?
In what ways do plants support the harmony and well-being of ecosystems?
Why is it crucial to comprehend and research plants in relation to sustainability and environmental conservation?
To do:
Miro Collage: Plant Identification Challenge
Activity: Use "Seek" to explore and identify various plants within your local environment. Capture photos of these plants and compile them into a digital collage using Miro.
Instructions:
Download "Seek" app that allows you to identify plants by uploading photos.
Watch the video on how to use Seek: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
Take photos of different plants found in your surroundings or local area.
Upload these photos to the plant identification tool and note down the names and characteristics of each identified plant.
Create a digital collage on Miro, arranging the photos of identified plants along with their names and any interesting facts or observations.
How to add image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLTpBCZvRQc
Share your Miro board with classmates and teachers to showcase the diversity of plants in your environment.
Once you have completed your digital collage showcasing the diversity of plants using Miro, please share the link to our Google Classroom! Take a moment to explore and compare one of your classmates' collages. Leave a comment on their post to let them (and me) know that you've reviewed their work and learned from their findings!
Learning Goals:
1. Learn how to find and name different plants around me and understand what makes each one special
2. Discover how plants help animals, people, and the environment stay healthy and balanced
3. Know why it's important to study plants and how we can protect them to keep our world green and beautiful