Killer Plants

Synopsis:

Killer Plants explains how some plants that live in poor soil meet their needs by attracting insects and digesting them.

Curriculum link:

Science Curriculum links Australia • BS (ACSSU030) Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves New Zealand • LW: There are life processes common to all living things and these occur in different ways

Key Concepts:

Some plants attract, trap and digest insects to get the nutrients they need. Plants that attract and kill insects have various methods for doing this.

Reading Strategies:

Linking visual images to the text

Extent:

20

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Killer Plants