Botanist

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/botanist

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Botanist?Plant physiology, genetics, ecology, evolution, taxonomy, and ethnobotany
2. What is the scientific discipline?Botany, a branch of biology focused on the study of plants
3. What is the interdisciplinary connections?Integrates with fields such as chemistry, geology, computer science, and public policy
4. Why are botanists important for medicine?They discover plant chemicals that become medicines, helping treat many diseases.
5. How do botanists study plants in the field?They use GPS, drones, and cameras to collect data, and bring plant samples to labs for DNA and other tests.

Ethnobotany: The study of how people in different cultures use plants for medicine, food, and other purposes.
Phylogenetics: The study of the evolutionary history and relationships among individuals or groups of organisms.
Ecosystem Services: The benefits that humans receive from natural ecosystems, such as clean air, water, and pollination.