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A Seed Dispersal Investigation

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Young scholars investigate the function and purpose of seed dispersal. In this garden lesson, students examine the importance of wind in the plant cycle. Young scholars construct a flying seed model from an attached design and discuss if it can be improved.

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gardening, plants, seeds, wind

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dispersal, garden, plant, seed, wind, science
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Year
2007

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