Pollination

Summary
This lesson covers the parts of the flower and the process of pollination. Activity A tests the children?s ability to name the parts of a flower. Activity B reinforces their understanding of pollination.

Objectives
• The children will be able to name the parts of a flower;

• The children will be able to explain how and why pollination occurs.

Suggested Grades
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

Excerpt
Why do you think so many plants have pretty and colorful flowers which smell so nice? Not just for us to look at and to smell! Plants have a much more important reason. They use the color and scent of their flowers to attract animals, birds and insects. Here?s why:

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