Poisonous Plants, Trail Safety! - Identify + Color + Crossword

Poisonous Plants, Trail Safety! - Identify + Color + Crossword

(3rd Revision)

Great for camps, classrooms, field trips, and more!

Help your students learn how to identify poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac with this fun and educational print-and-go worksheet! Perfect for science, outdoor education, health, or environmental studies, this resource teaches kids important safety tips as they explore nature.

✨ What’s Included:

• Illustrated guide to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
• Easy-to-read comparison chart (leaves, growth habits, key clues)
• Trail safety tips for avoiding poisonous plants
• Engaging crossword puzzle for vocabulary review and comprehension
• Kid-friendly graphics and bold visuals for easy recognition

✨ Skills Covered:

• Plant identification
• Outdoor and trail safety
• Vocabulary development (urushiol, stems, glossy, parallel, etc.)
• Reading comprehension & critical thinking

✨ Perfect For:

• Science lessons (plants & ecosystems)
• Health & safety units
• Scouts, camps, and outdoor programs
• Sub plans or independent seatwork
• Grades 3-6

This activity helps kids stay safe while exploring the outdoors by teaching them the golden rule: “Leaves of three, let them be!”

Grades: 3rd – 6th

Formats: Printable PDF

Pages: 1 (black and white, student-friendly)

A fun, interactive way to combine science and safety!

Curriculum Alignment:

This resource aligns with the following educational standards:

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Life Sciences - Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics (MS-LS2-2)

National Health Education Standards (NHES): Standard 1 - Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS): Reading Informational Texts - Key Ideas and Details (RI.3.1, RI.4.1)