1. 1 Seed Dispersal Unit 2 Topic 3 Science 7 Sunday, July 10, 2016

2. 2 What you already know … Plant reproduction –Cones/flowers –Pollination –Fertilization –Seed / Fruit production Next topic –Seed dispersal

3. 3 What makes up a seed? Seed coat Cotyledon (food) Embryo –Leaf –Stem –Root

4. 4 Seed Seed coat cotyledon Root Leaf Stem

5. 5 Seed Dispersal DISPERSAL: transport of seeds away from parent plant –Prevent competition How do seeds get from the plant to the ground?

6. 6 Seed Dispersal Assignment Follow the instructions and complete your seed dispersal flash cards http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resou rces_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt 2/dispersal.htm

7. 7 Germination After dispersal –Seeds will remain “inactive” until conditions are right Temperature Water

8. 8 Germination of a bean seed

9. 9 Page 130 Topic 3 - Review Q’s Q #1 - 4