What is the value of native plants? How can plants be cultural resources? Objective Students will be able to: Research uses and characteristics of a plant native to the Glacier NP area. Define what it means to be a native plant. List two reasons why native plants are important to the Blackfeet, Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’Oreille as well as other people in Montana. Background Preview the student reading for unit 4 , page 24 - 33, and assign as homework or incorporate into class time. (See the unit introduction , pages 60-67, for resources to discuss traditional tobacco use versus smoking ciga Duration: 60 Minutes Essential Question What is the value of native plants? How can plants be cultural resources? Objective Students will be able to: Research uses and characteristics of a plant native to the Glacier NP area. Define what it means to be a native plant. List two reasons why native plants are im.