Examine a seed thorough a magnifying lens. Think of as many analogies as you can about the seed. Create a chart or mural of different seed types. Or, list the seeds we use for food. Visit a local grocery store to observe and collect foods with seeds.
Students measure rate of fall with stopwatch and meterstick.
Weeds and other plants that produce seeds could also by included in your investigation. Try placing a few trial seed traps in various locations to see what you get. To more fully explore the process of investigation, Dragonfly Teacher's Companion will feature one in-depth inquiry in each issue. Back to The Teachers and Parents Page. This document has been accessed 2,557 times since Wednesday, July 31, 1996.