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Plant adaptation card sort - age 11 to 14

Invite pupils to explore how plants are adapted for different biomes with this card sorting activity. There are some unusual plant examples of adaptation to discuss including the peerpul tree and night blooming cereus. Use the teacher’s answer sheet for more information.

This activity is part of Endeavour, an online collection of inquiry-based teaching resources created by experts and teachers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Endeavour has everything teachers need to deliver inspiring lessons about science and the environment. 

Endeavour is free for schools and is packed with innovative curriculum-aligned activities for pupils of all ages.

Endeavour.kew.org

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