Plants of South America | South America Unit Study | Geography Bundle

The Plants of South America | Continent of South America Unit Study | Geography Bundle

This unit study is an educational tool designed for students in grades 3-6. It aims to broadens their knowledge about the diverse flora found on the continent of South America, seamlessly integrating learning about geography and plant life into their curriculum. This cross-curriculum unit contains materials that can also align with ELA standards.

Resource Highlights:

• A set of double-sided cards featuring 12 different plants native to South America.

• Each card includes a photograph, basic information, and a mini-article with fascinating facts about each plant species. These are versatile tools suitable for various teaching contexts.

• Small photo cut-outs corresponding to the information cards provided in both metric and imperial measurements. These can be matched to locations on a classroom map for interactive learning.

Included Worksheets & Activities:

1. An activity allowing students to pair illustrations with descriptions.

2. A template wherein learners can practice constructing well-researched reports on chosen plants from the continent of South America.

"The Plants of South America Unit Study" is not just engaging—it embeds deeper connections between learners and our world's ecosystems while honing essential skills like researching, reading comprehension, reporting etc., critical components necessary for higher-level thinking.