Seed Dispersal: Dash the Seed (Gr. 2-3)

Description

In this lesson, students will create a foldable explaining a variety of seed dispersal methods. Students will then write a program demonstrating a seed dispersal method.

Objectives

  • Define seed dispersal
  • Design a program demonstrating a seed dispersal method.
  • Identify and describe four seed dispersal methods
  • List reasons why seed dispersal is important

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Seed Dispersal Foladables (60 minutes)
  • Class 2 & 3: Programming Dash (60 minutes)

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Math - Algebra (Coding) & Science
  • Quebec - Science
  • New Brunswick - Science
  • Nova Scotia - Science & ICT
  • Alberta - Science & ICT
  • British Columbia - Science & ADST
  • Manitoba - Science
  • Prince Edward Island - Science
  • Saskatchewan - Science
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
  • Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
  • Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
  • Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum


 

Robots and Accessories

Dash

Other Supplies

  • Projector or interactive display with mirroring capability
  • Manila paper
  • Scissors
  • Crayons
  • Pencils
  • [Optional] access to Twitter and Instagram
  • Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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