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In this activity, learners identify the reproductive parts of plants and the animal (bee) structures involved in pollination. Learners then use this information to role play or act out the process of pollination. Use this activity to introduce learners to the importance of pollination partners and how plant and animals interact to accomplish pollination.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- copies of Activity Page 1A
- copies of Activity Page 1B
- small dish or container filled with talcum powder (or corn starch, flour, or different colors of chalk dust)
- cotton swabs
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
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Evolution
- Evidence for Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Gardening
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
- Smithsonian Education: Lesson Plans (Science & Technology)
- Plants and Animals: Partners in Pollination (lesson plan)
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Pollack, Lydia
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Smithsonian Institution, 2010