Creation of species tags and herbarium

Students will work in groups to research plant species found in their environment. They will synthesize the information by creating informative signs that will be placed next to the studied plant species. At the same time, they will create a herbarium with the plant specimens they find.

Often, we don’t notice the nature around us—in the schoolyard, the neighborhood park, or the nearest forest—even though we spend part of our time in those settings. This activity allows students to stop and observe the plants surrounding them daily, research to understand them better, and ultimately share their findings with the community by creating an informative sign for each plant species. In this way, others can also learn more about the plants in their environment. Not only will students learn independently, but they will also experience the satisfaction of leaving a small legacy through their informational signs.