Native Plants and Their Characteristics

Native Plants and Their Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the benefits of native plants in home gardens, highlighting their ecological advantages, low maintenance, and ability to support wildlife. It introduces various native plants like Texas Red Star Hibiscus, salt marshmallow, American Beauty Berry, Stokes Aster, Indian Pink, Inland Sea Oats, Mountain Mint, and Rattlesnake Master, detailing their growth conditions, visual appeal, and attraction to pollinators.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main ecological benefits of native plants in home gardens?

They require no maintenance.

They provide habitat for wildlife.

They are always evergreen.

They repel pollinators.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which native plant is known for its bright red or white tropical blooms?

Inland Sea Oats

Texas Red Star Hibiscus

Stokes Aster

American Beauty Berry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sunlight does the American Beauty Berry prefer?

No sunlight

Full shade

Full sun

Dappled sunlight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plant is known for its purple blooms throughout spring and summer?

Indian Pink

Stokes Aster

Mountain Mint

Rattlesnake Master

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of environment does Indian Pink thrive in?

Full sun with dry soil

Moist understory with dappled shade

Dry and sunny

Rocky and arid

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plant is suggested as an interesting ground cover in shaded areas?

Rattlesnake Master

American Beauty Berry

Inland Sea Oats

Texas Red Star Hibiscus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable feature of Mountain Mint?

It repels pollinators.

It only grows in full sun.

It has no scent.

It is a native mint with a wonderful aroma.

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