Positives

• The information in this database is incredibly thorough and searchable in many ways. 
• This resource is appropriate for students at most levels and will be especially engaging for students in and around Oregon or the Pacific Northwest.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be familiar with the features of plants that they will read about in each section.
• Younger students may benefit from using the database in a whole-class setting, with definitions of unknown terms included in the class discussion.
  

Differentiation

• Cross-curricular connections can be made in art classes that are using plants as inspiration for their artwork. 
• This database would be an excellent tool for biology, ecology, environmental science, or botany classes that are learning about different plant species, habitats, and biodiversity.
• If you are located in or around Oregon, consider using this resource to plan or execute a plant identification nature walk or a school or classroom garden.
• With some prep work beforehand, this resource would be a great one to use for a digital scavenger hunt! Students could refine their searches until they figure out exactly which plant is being described by a set of clues.