The Great Pollinators
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Description
In this activity, learners become familiar with the parts of a flowering plant’s reproductive system and explain how flowering plants depend on pollinators for survival. Learners collect data about various flowers to determine possible pollinators. The lesson plan contains Texas science standards (TEKS), background information, key vocabulary, materials, procedures, questions to ask, extensions, and additional resources. This activity can be used on its own or combined with a visit to the EcoStation exhibit at the Children's Museum of Houston.
Quick Guide
- Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
- Learning Time: 45 to 60 minutes
- Estimated materials cost: Over $20 per group of students
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Age Range: Ages 6 - 11
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Resource Types:
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Language: English
Materials List (per group of students)
- Various flowering plants (roses, lilies, dandelion, sunflower, watermelon, etc.)
- Chart- Pollinators and How Flowers Attract Them
- Flower Characteristics Data Table
- Flower Shapes Chart
- Hand lenses
- Pencils
Subjects
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
- Classification
- Biodiversity
- Ecology
- Diversity of Life
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity learners need to
- see
- see color
- read
- smell
Learning styles supported
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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