Lyon Arboretum - Let's Talk Native Plants! (With Audio)
Resource Title: Native Plants and Lookalikes - Google Slides (with Audio) | Lyon Arboretum
Organization: Lyon Arboretum
Description:

This comprehensive slide deck provides an engaging and educational look at Hawaiʻi’s native plant species, featuring clear explanations, visuals, and interactive elements suitable for classroom use, outreach, and self-study.

Target Audience: K-12
Instructional Roles: Enrichment, Ongoing activity
Environment: Classroom, Self-guided
Content Type: STEM investigation
Type Of Engagement: Investigate, Play / Explore, Reflect, Respond / Submit
Format: Audio, Presentation
Activity:

Interactive and Visual Design

  • Mix of photos, diagrams, and simple graphics

  • Questions/prompts included to guide classroom discussion or reflection

Topics Covered:

Introduction to Native Plants

  • Defines what makes a plant “native” or “endemic” to the Hawaiian Islands

  • Explains the ecological and cultural importance of these species

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