Print out the 6 different pages from the field guide to identify* the plants in the garden created by the students of PS 48. *Identify means to point out and name the different plants.  Want some activity ideas?  Scroll below the field guide images on this page.

Plant Guide Activities

1. How can you tell different plants apart from each other?

Be a scientist! Look closely at the details you see on each plant. What do you notice?

2. Play a scavenger hunt!

Study each plant. Doing this will help you identify each plant. Next tell you friend to find a plant. Give your friend some clues. Did your friend find the plant?

Here are some clues to look for on each plant:

• Shape of the leaves

• Color of the leaves

• Designs on the leaves

• Flowers on the plant

3. Join a friend in the garden. Take your field guide! Can you find the plant?

English Language Learners use a custom plant species field guide to identify various plants in The South Bronx Schoolyard Garden and Outdoor Classroom. They are even making their own field guides for the garden. Watch as these students become botanists!

4. Make Your Own Plant Guide

Visit a new place to take pictures of each plant.  Then find out the names of the plants, and other information.  Create a book with pictures of the plant, and the information you learn.  Remember to write the information in your own words!  You could even do this for the different plants you see on your walk to school! :)