Plants and Biomes of South America Map 3 Part Cards Sort Facts

This printable pack features various plants native to South America. It allows children to explore different plant species and their corresponding biomes.

What’s Included:

3-Part Cards for each plant (picture, word label, and picture with word label)
Information Cards with common names and scientific names
Sorting cards by biome (temperate rainforest, tropical rainforest, tundra, desert, deciduous forest, wetlands, grasslands)
Label cards and answer key for self-correction

Objectives:

To identify and name various plants of South America.
To learn about the different biomes where these plants grow.
To develop vocabulary related to plants and biomes.
To practice sorting and matching skills.

Teaching Suggestions:

Individual Work: Students can use the 3-part cards to learn plant names and match pictures to words. The information cards can provide additional details. Sorting cards can be used for practicing biome-specific plant identification.
Small Group Activities: Use the sorting cards as a game, having students work together to classify plants by their biomes. The label cards can be used to create interactive displays or posters about each plant.
Whole Class Discussions: Use the materials to introduce South American plants, their adaptations, and the characteristics of different biomes.
Extension Activities: Research specific plants in more depth using books or the internet. Create artwork of South American plants and their habitats.

Grades: 1-5

By integrating these cards into your South America continent folder, you’ll foster an appreciation for the biodiversity of our planet while developing critical thinking and classification skills among your students.