Introduction: Welcome to the exciting world of poisonous plants!  Today you will learn about three different types of poisonous plants:  Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac.  Now, pay close attention to how these plants could effect you, because if you don't, you could one day find yourself in a very itchy situation!
 
 

2.)  True or False / Are most people allergic to poisonous plants?

3.)  What should you do if you ever come into contact with a poisonous plant?

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4.)  True or False / Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac plants can cause a severe skin reaction when their leaves come in contact with humans.

5.)  True of False / For most cases of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac, you usually will not have to see a doctor.

6.)  How long does it normally take Poison Ivy, oak, or sumac to heal?

Conclusion:  Wow!  today you learned several things about three different types of poisonous plants.  Now you know that not all plants can be touched, and that sometimes Mother Nature creates things that can only be looked at.  Remember, there still are many other different types of poisonous plants in the wild.  So in your free time, pick up a book and continue to explore the exciting world of poisonous plants!!

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