Right. Wow. So the kids had a fair grasp of 'herbs' that was for certain. Seren was super impressed, though Elijah earned a funny look from her. Pizza. Seriously boy? Was that all you beautiful brain could come up with?... shame.
Her eyebrows piqued a little at a new Lion's response. Alexa Cambridge... would prove to be an interesting student no doubt. But perhaps her 'reliable sources' shouldn't come from muggle films or whatever it is she was referring to. Odd.
SPOILER!!: Minerva
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Minerva had gotten to Hogwarts late after begging her grandparents to let her come back. She knew she had already missed a few classes, but knew she would get them caught up at some point. No one really knew she was back and she was okay with that, because the way she left right after the last term was not the nicest way to leave the people that you cared about. Most thought she would never come back, but neither did she until just a few days ago.
Looking around the greenhouse she couldn't help but smile, she felt like she was at the only home she knew. This felt right finally for the first time all summer she felt right again. Looking at Professor Bentley she smiled, "Hello Professor, I hope you are doing well." She then turned and found a place in the back where she could gather her thoughts and get comfortable being back in classes. Taking a deep breath she got her materials ready to start the lesson.
Minerva put her hand up as the first question was asked. "Professor when thinking of herbs, the first thought that comes to mind is plants that we can grow and then pick to help us with potions, medicines, spice up foods, and some even help in perfumes." She placed her hand down feeling good about answering a question. She enjoyed being back where she was comfortable and where she felt normal.
Oh and would you look at that. The return of a familiar Puff. Shame she was late.
"Hello Minerva, minus five points for being late..... welcome back." ... that wasn't awkward.
It was particularly pleasing to see that Spike and that Branxton girl were up to speed on professional definitions and debates. Good higher order thinking there.
"Yes, good good. Now there are differing views within the herbological field as to what constitutes a 'herb'. Whether it be a non-woody plant or whether it be more broadly defined." Personally she thought the whole thing was a load of hogwash.
"As many of you have mentioned, herbs have numerous uses. From food to medicine, potions and even rituals and divination."
Now.
"As an introductory lesson, I'd like you all to wander around the greenhouse and select five plants you consider to be herbs. Using your textbook, I want you to construct a table identifying what the plant is, what it looks like, what parts are used and what they are often used for...."
Summoning over the black board from the side of the greenhouse, Seren pointed to the layout she wanted the students to use.
"I'll give you about twenty minutes to get this done before we move on." OOC: You have 48 hours to complete this task. To be eligible for full marks you're required to post a minimum of 5 times (small paragraph posts, not one liners). If you require Bentley's assistance, say so in the title. Thanks!