Pollination: Flowers and Bees (Part 2)

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

trait
dominant
recessive

Materials Needed

small pots
cotton balls
zip-lock bags
labels
seeds
soil

Safety First

Keep small objects away from young children.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Ecosystems and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

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?

Step 3 — Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 — Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What part of a plant absorbs water from the soil?