So Ya Wanna Be A Botanist Kids Activity Sheets
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1So Ya Wanna Be A Botanist?!?!
Botanists are detectives of the plant world. Just like police detectives, botanists ask
specific questions to solve mysteries. The mystery that botanists often solve is “What
is this plant?”By collecting enough evidence, you too may be able to crack this case.
Good luck!
CLUES and EVIDENCE
Detective’s Name/s____________________________________When (date found)?______________
Where (location/habitat)? _____________________________________________________________
What (grows near it)?_________________________________________________________________
What does the plant LOOK like?
How big is it? Height______________________(inches/feet) Width___________________(in/ft)
Does it have?
Leaves
Needles
Scales
Is the stem hard (woody) or soft (herbaceous)?_________________________________________
Does it have?
Cones
Flowers
Seeds
What color is it? ______________________
Are all parts the same color?
Yes
No
Flowers
Leaves
None
: _______________________________
Size
Color of flower? ________________________
Shape: ___________________________________
Where is flower on plant? ________________
Where and how do they attach to the plant?
Number of petals? _______________________
_________________________________________
Shape of petals? _________________________
Can you see veins in the leaf? If yes, describe.
_________________________________________
Does the plant have a SCENT?
If yes, describe:_____________________
What does the plant FEEL like?
___________
__________________________________
Does it have?
Thorns
Prickles
Do all plant parts smell the same?
Are the leaves spiny, soft, rough, or smooth?
Yes
No
__________________________________________
Explain:
__________________________________
Is the bark? (circle)
ROUGH
SMOOTH
If the plant doesn’t have bark, describe the stem:
__________________________________________
Seeds and Berries
Shape and Size? _______________________
Is this plant?
Alone
Common
Color and Texture? ___________________
Grows?
Close together
Spread out
Where are seeds on plant? _____________
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