Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Gone With the Wind: An Experiment on Seed and Fruit Dispersal

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you have ever made a wish and blown the fluff of a dandelion, you have witnessed how some plants are adapted to spreading their seeds using the wind. The tiny, furry parachute allows the seeds to be picked up by the wind and to be...
Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Development From Seed to Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough discussion of the environmental cues that can trigger germination and of the changes in structure that result. Charts, graphs, and links are also provided.