Seeds and Seed Dispersal

Fall
Some pop, some glide, some stick and many float on the air or on water. Every spring there is enduring evidence of our local plant's ability to survive and spread, in the vibrant new growth that carpets our forests and fields. How seeds travel merits closer investigation! Some, incredibly, are spread by animal scat (poop). Your students will participate in some hands-on activities, which simulate the dispersal of seeds (except the scat one!), sort and collect wildflower seeds and examine in detail, their methods of dispersal.
Grade 3 (This program can be modified to suit any grade)

Curriculum Links & Expectations:

Grade 3 : Science and Technology

Life Systems - Growth and Changes in Plants
3s1 demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences in the physical characteristics of different plant species and the changes that take place in different plants as they grow;
3s5 classify plants according to visible characteristics (e.g., type of tree bark, leaf shape, type of flowers);
3s15 use appropriate vocabulary in describing their investigations, explorations, and observations (e.g., stem, pistil, stamen, flower);
3s20 identify the parts of a plant that are used to produce specific products for humans (e.g., sugar, dyes, paper, cloth, lumber) and describe the steps in production;
3s21 describe various plants used in food preparation (e.g., vegetables, fruits, spices, herbs) and identify places where they can be grown;

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