Tag: physiology

Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

For Venus Flytraps, Catching Prey is as Easy as 1-2-3

SCIENCE According to this new research, the Venus flytrap can. . . count? (Washington Post) Take a walk on the Flytrap Trail with our short article. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Venus flytrap has a very tiny natural species range. Where is it? Read through our short article, “Plant Predators,” for some help. … Continue reading For Venus Flytraps, Catching Prey is as Easy as 1-2-3

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Classroom Ideas, Exploring Our World, News from Nat Geo

Educators on Expedition: Journey to the Okavango

The following post was written by 2013 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Megan Swanson. Learn more about Megan and follow her blog here.  This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Botswana with my friend and colleague, Dr. Deborah Bennett.  Through a grant from Fund for Teachers, we came to investigate conservation in the face of increasing human-wildlife conflict.   Our goal is to incorporate this knowledge … Continue reading Educators on Expedition: Journey to the Okavango

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