Pollination – three-level reading guide
In this activity, students read about pollination using a three-level reading guide and use their ability to locate information to interpret the scientific information. Students apply their understanding of this information to its implications for the horticulture industry.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
locate information in the text
interpret what the author means
apply the information.
Harakeke flowers
Harakeke has colourful flowers with lots of nectar to attract birds such as tūī. There is no pollen left on the dark anthers of these flowers.
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
introduction/background notes
what you need
what to do
student handout.
Nature of science
In demonstrating their ability in the communicating in science aspect of nature of science, students have to engage with a range of scientific texts. Use of a three-level reading guide can support students to develop the capability to identify and use evidence and apply the scientific ideas to a socio-scientific issue.
