Who knew plants can communicate? An interesting video shows how plants communicate with insects and other plants. The instructor gives many examples including mimicry, parasitism, and self-defense.

Concepts

parasitism, mimicry, camouflage

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• While viewing the video, have pupils keep a list of examples of types of communication plants use
• After watching the lesson, challenge individuals to list as many examples of plant communication as they can remember

Classroom Considerations

• Avoid showing comments to learners as they are not monitored and may not be appropriate

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses research to explain some behaviors
• Illustrations help enhance the concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 RST.9-10.7