Lesson 57 of 84 · Habitats
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌿 Wild JunglePollination: Flowers and Bees (Part 2)
Pollination: Flowers and Bees (Part 2).
🎯 Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
⚡ The twist
Every species solves the same problem differently.
Mind = Blown
🐙 An octopus has 9 brains and 3 hearts.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you watch: what do you think it'll do?
What You'll Learn
Plants have specialized structures: roots anchor the plant and absorb water, stems transport materials, leaves capture sunlight, and flowers produce seeds for reproduction.
Key Words
- germination
- pollination
- photosynthesis
Materials Needed
- seeds
- soil
- cups
- water
- plastic wrap
Safety First
- Adult supervision recommended.
- Do not taste any materials.
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Steps
Read about Habitats and write down three key facts.
Model natural selection: scatter colored paper scraps on grass. Time how long it takes a partner to pick up each color. Which color survived longest? Why?
Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.
Create a data table to organize your measurements.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What part of a plant absorbs water from the soil?
Where you see this in real life
This is why plants grow toward windows and why scabs form.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a plant or pet for 5 minutes today and write down what you noticed.
For the dinner table
“Tell me something you noticed about your own body today.”
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