This word sort activity engages grade 3 students in exploring how plants respond to environmental changes. Students categorize words into survival strategies, challenges, and human solutions, encountering terms like drought resistance, habitat destruction, and reforestation. The activity highlights key concepts about how plants adapt, the problems they face, and human intervention to support ecosystems. It aligns with NGSS standard 3-LS4-4 and encourages young learners to think about environmental sustainabil