Short Answer (20 points)
Please answer in complete sentences and in your own words. Don't just copy/paste from the lesson.
1. What do alihotsy leaves cause?
2. Why are the chemicals in foxglove dangerous?
3. When do Snowdrops bloom?
4. How can we tell that the Whomping Willow is a magical tree?
5. Name at least 2 uses for nettles that were given in the lesson.
6. Why do climbing plants need to use other structures for support?
7. Name 2 species of wand-wood trees that were mentioned in the lesson.
8. What colours are leaping toadstools?
9. What feature of a snowdrops leaves help it grow in ground that is hard from the cold?
10. What is the top layer of the forest called?
A Rose by Any Other Name (10 points)
Here are some alternative names for plants and fungi we covered in the
lesson. Match the name to the plant - some you might be able to guess,
others you'll need to research. Some plants might have more than one name.
1. Burn-Weed
2. Goblin Gloves
3. Jelly Antler
4. Dead Men's Bells
5. February's Fair Maids
A. Snowdrop
B. Foxglove
C. Nettle
D. Yellow Stagshorn
Fill in the Blanks (20 points)
1. Finally, there's the forest _____ where lots of leaves and _____
_____ collect, creating a _____ which is home to lots of different
_____.
2. The _____ all need _____ and to avoid having their access to it _____
by the neighbouring trees, they have to grow as _____ and _____ as
possible.
3. Only _____ plants that have _____ to low _____ can _____ in the _____ parts.
4. it's a _____ _____ (which is just as _____ as it sounds), known for the way it _____ out like a deer's _____.
Cool Cultivation (10 points)
It's possible to grow fungi like we would grow plants. Research how it's done and report back in your own words, 100 words or more.
Herbologist Hijinx (20 points)
How did you get on in the forest? Did you stick to the path like you
were supposed to or did you get up to mischief? Which was your favourite
tree, plant or fungus? Do you have an opinion about whether trees being
used for wands means they're magical? Describe your experience in 200
words or more.
Let's Get Factual (20 points)
Make a cheat-sheet to help you recognise some of the plants we
encountered in the forest, featuring small images of them and a couple
of key features that will help you identify them on your next woodland
walk. Your key features should be written in your own words.
Danger, Danger (10 points)
At least 4 plants we covered in the lesson today need to be handled
with care. Foxglove, yew and death cap fungus are poisonous, while
nettles sting. Create a wanted poster or a rhyme to warn your fellow
students about one or mor of these tricky customers. If you choose to do
a rhyme, it needs to be at least 5 lines long.
