Nature • Classes 4–5
Who carries the pollen?
A flower visitor may be helping the next generation of plants.
Take your time. Speak, draw or write your answers.
Here is what is happening.
Pollination moves pollen from a flower’s male part to a receptive female part. Some plants rely on animals; others use wind or water. A visiting bee may carry pollen between flowers. Not every flower visit results in pollination.
Your little investigation
What you need
A flower picture or a safe view of flowers. Keep your distance from insects.
Draw two flowers and a bee between them.
Use arrows to imagine a possible pollen journey.
List a question you would need evidence to answer.
Which statement is accurate?
KEEP ASKING
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