Pollination Model

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Model showing how pollination works.

The process of pollination is described and illustrated in a model. Includes an explanation of the differences in process between wind pollination and insect pollination in flowers and plants.
From: Bitesize Revision Science 1 KS3
First Broadcast : 28 February 2008

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,11-14

Subject : Biology

Topic : Green plants as organisms

Keywords : Reproduction in flowers, Pollination, Wind pollination, Insect pollination, Plant parts, Botany,

Notes : Good starter for the delivery of the topic. Excellent illustration of wind and insect pollinated flowers, highlighting the differences. Pupils could be encouraged to design their own list showing differences in the processes after watching the clip.


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