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Many have played with seed helicopters at one time or another. Learners use paper to create their own helicopters to model the Linden seed. After a discussion of seed dispersal, they take their models outside, let them go, and make observations about how they travel and what that means to the species.
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- Bring in seeds of different shapes and sizes to make comparisons and decisions about seed dispersal of the different types
- Measure the distance each model seed travels and graph results
Classroom Considerations
- Expects an understanding of seed dispersal and its importance
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