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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Venus Flytrap

For Teachers K - 12th
Students study the Venus Flytrap including its habitat and how it eats.  In this ecology lesson students complete several experiments using a Venus Flytrap to see how it reacts to various conditions. 
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Carnivorous Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the characteristics, soil requirements, and prey of carnivorous plants.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Wayne's Word: Carnivorous Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Wayne's Word provides an excellent review of the world of carnivorous plants. Many photographs support the somewhat detailed text.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Venus Flytrap

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the insect-eating Venus Flytrap. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Venus Flytrap

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the characteristics, cultivation, and conservation of the Venus flytrap.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Venus Flytrap

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Venus Flytrap."