So, this is what we did: I got this idea from my friends at Seela Science!;)
Then, let them fly to a friend's flower and land on it. They can see how some pollen is left behind on the flower!!!
Here is what we learned:
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Pollination Science Lesson
We have been working on our insect unit this week. One day we learned all about bees and how they make honey and drink nectar from flowers to make honey. So, of course we also talked about how when the bee is sitting on the flower, pollen gets stuck to his legs. When he flies to another flower the pollen on his legs fall off on that flower and that's how seeds are made.
So, this is what we did: I got this idea from my friends at Seela Science!;)
We made a flower and put pollen in it! Cut down a paper bag to about 1/2 it size. Glue a flower on the front. Put Cheetos in the bag!;)
Give each kiddo a bee finger puppet and let them fly over to the flower and grab some Cheetos! (Remind them NOT to lick or wipe their fingers off!)
Give your kids some time to snack on their Cheetos:) Keep reminding them NOT to lick their fingers!! Wait until everyone has gathered LOTS of pollen on their legs (Cheeto dust on their fingers:)
Then, let them fly to a friend's flower and land on it. They can see how some pollen is left behind on the flower!!!
You have successfully pollinated a flower!!!
Here is what we learned:
So, this is what we did: I got this idea from my friends at Seela Science!;)
Then, let them fly to a friend's flower and land on it. They can see how some pollen is left behind on the flower!!!
Here is what we learned:
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I've been blogging all weekend and I think this is the cutest thing I've found! Such a good example, easy and I know they will enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteReally great idea! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this lesson! Any chance that you can make the printable available? I'm kind of backwards in the printable making department!
ReplyDeleteHey girls!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like the lesson:) Megan, if you send me your email I'll send you a link for the response sheet, bee puppets and flowers;) I had them on, but then I decided that I wanted to make honey bees my 1st TPT unit....we'll see if I ever get around to doing that:)
Thanks so much! I'm at
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My kids are going to love this!
Hi Katie,
ReplyDeleteI wondered if you could send me the link for the response sheet and flowers too. I teach 2 1/2 day kindergarten classes.
Karen
This is an AWESOME idea - I am going to have to remember this one!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this...I have a class of nearly all boys this year and they will LOVE doing this.
ReplyDeleteAre you still giving out the link??
Thanks so much ..love your blog:)
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This is the best idea. My kids will love it. I am going to have to remember to use it in the spring. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletejudy
Such a cute idea!!! This is definitely a learning experience that the kids will remember--the best way to teach. I would really like to get copies of the flowers & bees, also, if you are don't mind. My e-mail is klrhudy@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!! Great learning tool!!!
Love, Love, Love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing. I too would love to get copies of the flowers and bees if you are still open to sharing:) etompkins@srvusd.net
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the printables too. This is so smart! If you are willing to share my email is JaniceMColvin@gmail.com. Thank you.
DeleteThis is great! I can't wait to share with my students. Would you still be willing to share? my e-mail is estarke@rcacs.org Thank you :)
DeleteThis is a really cute idea! Can I get the link too, please? suzythesnowangel@gmail.com
DeleteHi:) thanks for checking out my blog. This activity is in my TPT store. Here's the link:
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Hey Katie! I'm a new follower...and fellow K blogger! :) We're getting ready to do Bugs & Insects in a few weeks and I'd love to include this experiment. Would you mind including me on the email with the downloads?? Thanks! kristinmockler@gmail.com
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I would love to have the printables as well . . . Awesome idea! ukwildcatsrock@aol.com
ReplyDeleteBecky
I would love the printable copy also. So cute!
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Hi ladies!!!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you all know that I posted this activity in my TPT store. Here is the link if you are interested:) Thanks so much for your interest in my blog!!!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Cheeto-Pollination-Experiment
Very creative! Wonderful idea. Will definitely use this for our spring theme.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! I am a college student majoring in early childhood edcuation and I REALLY loved this activity! Is there any way i can get a copy of the printable puppet to use in my lesson?
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thanks!
I just wanted to let you all know that I posted this activity in my TPT store. Here is the link if you are interested:) Thanks so much for your interest in my blog!!!
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Such an innovative idea! I'm in the midst of planning my interview presentation for Teacher Training and am using pollination as my subject so I would also love the link please! My interview's on Thursday so hoping you're about to email back before? :)
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Many thanks! :)
Unfortunately we don't have Cheetos in the UK, so hopefully wotsits will do!
I just wanted to let you all know that I posted this activity in my TPT store. Here is the link if you are interested:) Thanks so much for your interest in my blog!!!
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Hello, just a little picky thing--the bees aren't males so saying "he" and "his" is incorrect...all those worker bees are hardworking females! The queen, the workers...all gals. The boy bees exist only to mate with the queen and don't live that long and certainly don't do a lick of work. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Please send me the printable!
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very cute. can i please have the printablels?
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WonderzoneKplus@gmail.com
thank you!
Hey,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this activity! I would love to use it in my class! :)
Would you please email me the printables as well?
Komal.Khimani@Yahoo.com
Thank you!!!
This is such an adorable activity!! I am going to experiment with this next week with my students. Would you mind sending me the printables to my email???
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Thanks so much!!!!!