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Seed Dispersal Lesson PlanSeed Dispersal Lesson Plan
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Tech Museum of Innovation
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3rd - 8th
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Science
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Seed Dispersal

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Engineering challenges are not just man-made ... nature has its own set of them. A hands-on STEM activity has groups designing a seed dispersal system. Each group can only use one sheet of paper — a tough task!

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

seed dispersal, seeds, engineering design, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Team up with a biology or agriculture teacher for the activity
  • Have learners research natural dispersal systems in a web quest

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity requires a variety of materials

Pros

  • Includes a list of vocabulary terms with their definitions
  • Provides links to web resources for additional information

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d SL.3.3 SL.3.4 SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.b SL.4.1.c SL.4.1.d SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.4 SL.6.1.a SL.6.1.b SL.6.1.c SL.6.1.d SL.7.1.a SL.7.1.b SL.7.1.c SL.7.1.d SL.8.1.a SL.8.1.b SL.8.1.c SL.8.1.d

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