Science Lesson: What are Pollinators?
Created by Teacher(s): Ghislaine Fandel|Published on: December 5, 2023
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Biology, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students are introduced to the importance of pollinators as they learn how flowering plants, pollinators, and humans are connected.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students color in the anatomy of a flower while learning about flowers’ mutualistic relationship with pollinators.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students identify which flowers are most likely to attract specific pollinators and reflect on the importance of pollinators.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students make a paper flower based on a pollinator, learn how pollinators are threatened, and write about how they can help protect pollinators.
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