Teaching Classification and Evolution using Plants

In this article, published on Teaching Times, Chris Graham (seconded teacher to SAPS) explores using plants to teach different areas of classification and evolution. He argues that not only are plants a great opportunity for students to apply what they learn in lessons to the world around them, but that using plants in this way is an essential part of improving plant positivity, one step in the cultural shift needed for a sustainable future.

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Featured resources can be found at the links below

Noticing Variation in Plants

The Evolution of Caffeine – resources

The Evolution of Caffeine – full article

Nuts About Classification

Kitchen Classification