Sometimes the best way to get familiar with the ecology of an area is to just put your senses to work and explore! Your group will be assigned one of the following ecology themes (Plant Structures, Plant-Animal Interactions, Diversity, Habitats, or Adaptations). Your challenge is to use the clues listed below to locate the items for your ecology theme. Observe carefully, and be prepared to share your findings with other groups.

PLANT STRUCTURES

		Find a leaf that is wider than it is long.
		Find a leaf that isn't green.
		Find the largest leaf/flower you can.
		Find a tree with the smoothest bark.
		Find a leaf with a jagged edge.
		Find a plant that has a square stem.
		Find a plant that has the largest seeds.
		Find a flower that looks better than it smells.
		Find a tree that you can put your arms around.
		Find a plant that has a seed cluster or head with more than 20 seeds.