Pine Pollination | Knowitall.org

Lesson Overview

Students will learn about pine trees including how they are pollinated and how their seeds are dispersed through the use of pine cones. They will also make their very own pine cone bird feeders.

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

How are pine trees pollinated? How are thier seeds dispersed after pollination occurs?

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Pine cones (1 per student)
Bird seed
String
Popsicle sticks
Peanut butter (if any students have a peanut allergy, use other nut butters)
Aprons
Scissors
Bowls

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Standards

Life Science: Plants and Their Environments
- 1.L.5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the structures of plants help them survive and grow in their environments.
  - 1.L.5A Plants have specific structures that help them survive, grow, and produce more plants. Plants have predictable characteristics at different stages of development.
    - 1.L.5A.1 Obtain and communicate information to construct explanations for how different plant structures (including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds) help plants survive, grow, and produce more plants.

Lesson Created By: Savannah River Ecology Lab