Seed Dispersal: Epic 2nd Grade Classroom Mission

Storyline

Dr. Zyla needs our help with her terraforming project on the planet of Tellenor.

A new terraforming project on Tellenor is at risk of failure because the animal population is not yet big enough to help the plant life reseed and pollinate! The crew's task is to build upgrades for droids that mimic the features commonly found on pollinators and animals that help to reseed plants.

Est. time: 20 min

Targeted Standards

3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Developing and Using Models

Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object.

Crosscutting Concepts

Structure and Function

The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around.

ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people.

Flight of the Pollinators