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In this activity, learners learn about the adaptations that flowers have developed which support pollination. Learners also list their personal preferences (i.e. favorite color, food) and a partner will create a "designer flower" to match their preferences. Learners can participate in a Take-Home challenge, in which they will draw a fictional pollinator-plant pair.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- copies of Activity Page 3A
- copies of Activity Page 3B
- copies of Take-Home Sheet
- pens, pencils, crayons
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
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Evolution
- Evidence for Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Diversity of Life
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Gardening
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
- Smithsonian Education: Lesson Plans (Science & Technology)
- Plants and Animals: Partners in Pollination (lesson plan)
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Pollack, Lydia
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Smithsonian Institution, 2010