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Poisonous Plants

• Has 3 leaves, look like Oak

• Grows as a vine or a shrub

• Has 7-13 leaves, smooth edge with pointed tip

• Grows as a vine or a shrub

• Has 3 broad leaves

• Grows as a vine or a shrub

Yes YesNo no

Venomous or Not?

Venomous Snakes in MA

Timber Rattlesnake Copperhead

• Come in many colors• Have a rattle on their tail• They are endangered• It is illegal to kill them or

own one

• Grey or Brown body with red or brown bands

• Dull orange head• They are endangered• It is illegal to kill them or

own one

Food Chains

Producers Consumers Decomposers

The Balance of Nature

What can you do to

help protect the balance of nature?

What is native to MA?

Bullfrog Common MuskratEastern Garter

Hair Cap Moss American Goldfinch

WHY CAN’T THESE ANIMALS SURVIVE ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD?

Name different types of litter that you have seen in

your neighborhood.

How can these pieces of litter harm animals and the

environment?