Different Methods of Seed Dispersal

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Seed dispersal by plants - use of wind, water, explosion and animals.

Study of the different ways in which plants disperse their seeds - wind, water, explosion, animals.
From: Science Clips Life Cycles
First Broadcast : 16 January 2004

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9,9-11

Subject : Science

Topic : Life processes and living things

Keywords : Green plants as organisms, Seed dispersal, Seed pods, Water dispersal, Wind dispersal, Animal dispersal

Notes : 'Use to study various methods of seed dispersal. Stimulate discussion on need for seed dispersal. Could use as presursor to field trip to similar area.


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