Science Lesson: What are Pollinators?

Created by Teacher(s): Ghislaine Fandel|Published on: December 5, 2023

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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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Subjects: Biology, English Language Arts

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Region: Global

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Posted on Dec 05, 2023

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