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Author: Judith Crider

Plant Voice: Todd McDonald

School/Organization:

Little River Canyon National Preserve, US National Park Service

Valley Head High School

Dekalb County

Overview:

This podcast tells about the green pitcher plant. It is an endangered carnivorous plant located sparsely throughout the United States. It includes pictures, an explanation of what it eats, its location, and what to do if you find one.

Length: 2:20

Content Areas: Science

Alabama Course of Study Alignments and/or Professional Development Standard Alignments:

[S1] (3) 7: Describe the life cycle of plants, including seed, seed germination, growth, and reproduction.
[S1] (3) 10: Determine habitat conditions that support plant growth and survival.
[S1] (3) 13: Describe ways to sustain natural resources, including recycling, reusing, conserving, and protecting the environment.
[S1] (5) 9: Describe the relationship of populations within a habitat to various communities and ecosystems.

National/Other Standards:

• NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE
• NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE