Pitcher plant 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses This task is about the features of a pitcher plant. Insects are attracted to the pitcher(s) on the carnivorous pitcher plant. Once inside they are unable to get out and will die and then decompose. Question 2Change answer a) How does the plant attract insects to it? Question 2Change answer b) How do the following features help the plant to be successful in its carnivorous way of life? i) Waxy insides of the pitcher: ii) Pitchers are half-filled with water: Task administration: This task can be completed with pen and paper or online. Copyright: Image: © NZCER Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Investigating in science, Living World Keywords: Life processes, adaptation, plants, carnivorous plants Description of task: Task: Students use a labelled diagram of a pitcher plant to answer questions about survival. Assessment focus: features for survival. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Interpret representations This resource provides opportunities to discuss that labels clarify a diagram’s message. Science capability: Interpret representations (TKI) Capabilitiy: Use evidence This resource provides opportunities to discuss using evidence from labelled diagrams to make inferences. Science capability: Use evidence Science capabilities: Interpret representations, Use evidence Answers/responses: Y10 (12/1997) a) Nectar (smell of) easy b) i) ii) Prevents insect climbing back out of pitcher/makes it slippery. Drowns insect moderate easy
