Once first graders discovered that insects were missing from the pollination system, their problem solving began!
If there were no natural pollinators, then they would design some of their own. Looking at a variety of materials, students examined their properties, focusing on texture. The classes discussed the importance of the materials to be able to pick up AND drop off pollen.
Here's some of our favorite properties as they relate to texture: smooth, rough, bumpy, fuzzy, hairy, soft, hard, slippery, etc.
If there were no natural pollinators, then they would design some of their own. Looking at a variety of materials, students examined their properties, focusing on texture. The classes discussed the importance of the materials to be able to pick up AND drop off pollen.
Here's some of our favorite properties as they relate to texture: smooth, rough, bumpy, fuzzy, hairy, soft, hard, slippery, etc.