Seed dispersal puppet play
In this activity, students use stick puppets to explain the various methods plants use to disperse their seeds.
Dandelion seeds
Dandelion seeds float away in the wind. To make sure at least some of the seeds land in a suitable growing place, the plant has to produce lots of seeds.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
explain some components of seed dispersal via wind, water, animals, explosion and fire via a written script and/or spoken word
begin to use scientific terms relating to plants, seeds and dispersal
use research skills to locate information about plants, seeds and dispersal
present information about seed dispersal in an informative and accurate manner.
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
introduction/background notes
what you need
what to do
student handout.
Activity idea
Why not also try the Woolly sock walk activity – meander through long grass to experience seed dispersal.
