1. Plant Adaptations

2. Pine Needles

3. Pine Needle Adaptations  Won’t die in the snow  Conserves water  High surface area

4. Banana Leaves

5. Banana Leaf Adaptations  Catches lots of sun  Huge surface area

6. Cactus

7. Cactus Adaptations  Holds lots of water  Doesn’t lose water easily (evaporation)  Spines protect from animals

8. Fern

9. Fern Adaptations  Large surface area  Spores on the bottom to make offspring

10. Poison Oak

11.  Waxy coating keeps water in  Toxin to keep animals away

12. Rose Bush

13. Rose Bush Adaptations  Thorns protect the plant  Thick stems support and protect  Flowers attract bees

14. Inside the Foldable  Write a definition of “adaptation” in your own words  “An adaptation is…”  Explain why plants look different  “Plants look different because…”