Poisonous Plants Identification Cards - Poison Sumac, Poison Ivy, Poison Oak
Poisonous Plants Identification Cards - Poison Sumac, Poison Ivy, Poison Oak
Engage your students with this fascinating set of 10 Poisonous Plant Identification Task Cards! Perfect for science, nature studies, or health and safety lessons, these cards help learners explore how to identify common toxic plants, understand their effects, and learn safe outdoor habits.
Great for grades 3–8, these cards encourage curiosity about nature while teaching students to recognize and respect its dangers.
Use them for:
- Science centers
- Outdoor education activities
- Health & safety awareness lessons
- Small-group discussions or nature walks
Standards Alignment
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some less well, and some not at all.
- 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival and reproduction.
- 5-LS2-1: Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
- MS-LS2-2: Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across ecosystems.
- MS-LS1-4: Use evidence to explain how plant structures (like toxins) help with survival and reproduction.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- RI.4.1 / RI.5.1: Refer to details and examples when explaining and drawing inferences from informational text.
- RI.5.7: Integrate information from multiple sources to answer questions or solve problems.
- RST.6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
- RST.6-8.4: Determine the meaning of scientific and domain-specific vocabulary in context.
🌿 Supports NGSS-aligned life science learning while reinforcing literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world plant identification and safety awareness.
