Pollination: an environmental science unit with hands-on activities

Description

Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?

Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.

Age Range

This unit is designed to be adaptable for a range of ages, with activities and materials that can be adjusted to meet different learners’ needs. It is suitable for learners from elementary school through middle school and works well with mixed-age groups.

What’s Included?

(34 PDF pages total)

• PART 1: INTRO & TYPES OF POLLINATION:
  • • Introductory reading about pollination
    • A closer look at pollen reading and prompt
    • Pollination methods poster (water, wind, and animals)
    • Information cards for each method
• PART 2: POLLINATORS:
  • • Pollinators reading & prompt
    • Pollination scene poster
    • Coevolution: Pollinator & Plant diagram
    • Examples of pollinators poster
    • Pollinators & plants handouts
    • Pollinator three-part cards
    • Flashcard sorting activities
    • Steps of pollination diagram
    • Steps of pollination picture & word cards – for practice putting the steps in order
    • Steps of pollination information cards
• PART 3a: ACTIVITIES:
  • • A list of 10 pollination activities to try
    • “Insect Vision” UV flowers w/ blacklight markers – activity directions and printable materials
    • Crossword puzzle
    • Coloring page
    • Pollinator & plant bingo
    • Local pollinator research project worksheet
• PART 3b: FLOWER LAB ACTIVITY: investigate the relationship between flower morphology & pollination method!
  • • Instructor lab activity guide
    • Student lab worksheet
• Instructor materials: directions page and answer key
• Access to additional online materials: background information and more ways to expand on this topic.

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This unit is also included in my Botany Collection

Good to Know

• Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
• Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
• Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
• Terms & Conditions: See the full terms & conditions.