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Seasonal Science: Pine Pollen Instructional VideoSeasonal Science: Pine Pollen Instructional Video
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PBS
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:48
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10 mins
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Seasonal Science: Pine Pollen

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More than 125 species of pine trees exist, and each species can live over 100 years, with some living over 1,000 years—that's a lot of pine pollen! The Seasonal Science series explains why pine trees produce pollen. The video details the reproductive process and addresses common misconceptions along the way.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

pollen, plant reproduction

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare and contrast the reproduction of other types of trees
  • Go into more detail about the difference between an allergen and an irritant

Classroom Considerations

  • Video is available for streaming, downloading, sharing, and modifying

Pros

  • Provides student worksheets in editable PDF format
  • Works well in traditional or flipped classes

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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