Spreading seeds 2 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about seed dispersal. Question 1Change answer Finish the chart below by completing i) to iv) on how the seed is spread. Finish the chart below by completing i) to iv) on how the seed is spread. Name of plant Drawing of seed Explain how the seed is spread i) Dandelion ii) Hookgrass iii) Strawberry iv) Sycamore tree Task administration: This can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Level: 4 Curriculum info: Science, Investigating in science, Living World Keywords: Life processes, plants, seeds, seed dispersal Description of task: Drawings of four different seeds are provided. Students explain how each seed is dispersed. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Gather and interpret data This resource provides opportunities to discuss the clues that the pictures provide to help us make inferences. Science capability: Gather and interpret data (TKI) Science capabilities: Gather and interpret data Making Better Sense: Seed Dispersal Answers/responses: Y9 (03/1999) i) By wind action. moderate ii) By 'clinging' to fur of an animal. difficult iii) By passing through an animals gut. very difficult iv) By wind action. difficult Flowers and seeds Spreading seeds 1
