Growing in Place: The Story of E. Lucy Braun U2W3 5th Grade

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What significant event occurred in 1950 related to E. Lucy Braun?

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She published an important guide.

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At what stage in her life did Lucy become interested in plants?

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As a child.

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Where can you find Lucy's herbarium today?

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Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.

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What did Lucy start doing in high school related to plants?

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She started collecting and drying plants for her own herbarium.

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What is botany?

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The scientific study of plants.

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What is an herbarium?

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A collection of preserved plant specimens used for scientific study.

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Who was E. Lucy Braun?

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A prominent botanist known for her work in ecology and plant studies.

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What is ecology?

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The branch of biology that deals with the relationships of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

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What type of plants did Lucy study?

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Various types of plants, focusing on their ecology and preservation.

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What is a field guide?

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A book that helps identify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena.