1. WARM UP
“The apple may not fall far from the tree, but the seeds can go a long way.”
What does this mean to you?
Is this true for plants? Why?

2. Pollination and Dispersal

3. Pollination Strategies

4. Wind Pollination
Small petals, exposed parts

5. Wind Pollination
Lots of pollen
ragweed
pollen

6. Water Pollination
Uncommon
Floating parts

7. Animal Pollination - Bee
Shallow flowers and bright colors
Purple, yellow “targets”

8. Animal Pollination - Butterfly
Long, narrow tube
Bright colors

9. Animal Pollination - Moth
Long, narrow tube
Pale colors
Open at night

10. Animal Pollination - Bird
Bright red
Deep, wide tube
Hang upside down
No scent

11. Animal Pollination – Fly
Shallow
Pale color
Can look and smell like rotting meat

12. Dispersal Strategies
“The apple may not fall far from the tree, but the seeds can go a long way.”

13. Wind Dispersal
Dry fruits
Float easily
Shaped for gliding

14. Water Dispersal Fruits can float
Why did you think palm trees grow on the beach…to get a tan?

15. Animal Dispersal - Sticking
Fruits have hooked barbs to stick to animal fur (or clothes!)

16. Animal Dispersal – Passing Through
Seeds need to be eaten
Fruits are colorful and sugary
Ripen when seeds are mature

17. WRAP UP List 3 animals that can pollinate plants.
List 2 ways seeds can travel.

18. WARM UP
List 3 types of fruits (pepo, pome, etc.) that could use a wind dispersal strategy.

19. Microscope Slides Lab
Pine Fertilization

20. WRAP UP
List 3 types of fruits (samara, legume, etc.) that could be best dispersed by animals.

21. WARM UP
List 15 terms you will need to know for the upcoming test.