Nature • Classes 4–5

Who carries the pollen?

A flower visitor may be helping the next generation of plants.

About 10 minutes Read · try · explain

Take your time. Speak, draw or write your answers.

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01 / UNDERSTAND

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.

Pause. Make the idea your own.

Explain one idea to a partner, draw it or write it in your own words. Which part is an observation, an example or a question?

You can use a home language. No need to share personal experiences or finish everything in one sitting.

02 / MAKE IT YOUR OWN

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.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Which statement is accurate?

Only bees move pollenWind can pollinate some plantsAll flowers become fruit

KEEP ASKING

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