Explore Poisonous Plants
Learn about some of the common plants we use that are actually poisonous. Explore the various kinds of toxins they make and how humans use them.
Arwen Hubbard
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(819)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In this one-time class we will explore the concept of poisonous plants and why they employ the survival strategies they do. Students will look at examples of famous and common toxic plants and learn about the ecological contexts they evolved in. We will investigate questions such as: What physical defenses do plants have? Why did some plants evolve to produce toxins? What is the difference between poison, toxin, and venom? What are the major categories of plant toxins? Are there medical and other applications for poisonous plants? Students will learn through an interactive lecture with images, a video and discussion.
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Joined December, 2019
4.9
819reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from American Military University
In addition to a life long passion for plants, I have degrees in agricultural ecology and rangeland ecology and management. Identifying potentially hazardous plants in the field has been a critical skill. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-7 learners per class
