Many conifers look very similar, making it tricky to tell them apart at a glance. A tree’s height, shape, leaves, cones, and bark are clues to naming a specific species. This lesson is a general look at a few key characteristics to distinguish between some common types of conifers and practice using a simple dichotomous key.
2-LS4-1 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
MS-LS1-4 Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
HS-ESS2-7 Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth’s systems and life on Earth.
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