Introduction
In this activity, you will become a pollination detective and research how pollination works, about different pollinators, and learn about the body parts used for pollination.
Task
- Research: Use the websites and videos provided to gather information about pollinators and pollination
- Evaluation: create a poster to share what you learned about pollinators and why they are important.
Process
Step 1: Research
- Watch this video about The Power of Pollinators to learn more about bees as pollinators:
- Listen to this read aloud about different kinds of animal pollinators:
https://youtu.be/bYRDGGVte90 - Explore this website: Pollinator Partnerships to learn about how YOU can help pollinators.
- Use the Apple technology SELECT SPEECH to have the text read aloud to you.
Step 2: Creation
Create a poster of a pollinator of your choice. Include a labeled drawing of the body parts used for pollination and a small image of where the animal or insect of your choice often pollinates.
Evaluation
- Content (10 points)
- Clear explanation of the pollination process
- Clear information given about the pollinator you chose
- Creativity (15 points)
- Your drawing is clear and colored nicely
- Labels name and explain the role in pollination
- Information is neat and organized
- Presentation (5 points)
- Loud and proud presentation voice
- Answer questions in a complete sentence
Conclusion
Pollination is an important part of helping plants and fruits grow. By completing this research, you are helping your classmates become pollination experts, too! We will use your posters to help us understand the role of each pollinator in our expert groups.
Credits
EL Education Module 3 Unit 3 Assessment Grade 2 - students write paragraphs to show understanding of pollination.
Teacher Page
Provide for students:
- iPad and headphones for research
- Print texts related to content
- Collaboration checklist/anchor chart