You could have them work in pairs or small groups and do something
similar to a scavenger hunt. You could give each group a different list
of things to find (but not collect). Then they could later show these
to the class (depending on how large the class is). Alternatively, you
could have two lists, pair the groups, and they teach what they find to
the group with the opposite list. Be creative in your questions, or
even make some riddles. They can find a plant that grows on trees, one
with thorns, one that is pollinated by birds, one used to make rope, one
that produces fruits - anything of interest that can teach them
something about the plants.
Another approach is for each pair or group to select three plants and
make riddles for the others to find the right plant. That might be a
bit more unpredictable to orchestrate.
Janice Glime
Michigan Technological University
Robyn Wolin wrote:
> Hi,
>> I am starting to prepare my syllabus for my HS class of Intro to Botany. In the first few weeks of school I am looking to do a lab to Introduce the greenhouse to the students. Does anyone have a good lab to introduce the greenhouse?
>> Thanks,
> Robyn
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