Seed Observation and Analysis

This video tutorial guides students through an investigation of how plants depend on animals by observing different kinds of seeds. Students are instructed to gather materials, make predictions, and closely examine seeds using a hand lens. They record their observations, focusing on characteristics like size, shape, texture, and color. After observing multiple seeds, students analyze their data and communicate their findings, enhancing their understanding of seed structures and plant-animal interactions.

Why do plants need seeds?

• To make new plants

• To attract animals

• To grow taller

• To produce flowers

What did you observe in the video about seeds?

• Seeds attached to animals

• Seeds floating in water

• Seeds being eaten by birds

• Seeds growing underground

What materials are needed for the seed observation activity?

• A watering can and soil

• A microscope and a ruler

• A variety of seeds, a paper towel, and a hand lens

• A camera and a notebook

Before starting the observation, what should you do?

• Make a prediction about seed structure

• Plant the seeds in soil

• Water the seeds

• Count the number of seeds

What should you pay attention to when observing a seed?

• Its sound when shaken

• Its taste

• Its characteristics like size, shape, texture, and color

• Its smell

How many different seeds should you observe in this activity?

• Two

• Four

• Five

• Three

What should you do after observing each seed?

• Plant it in a pot

• Record your observations and draw the seed

• Throw it away

• Compare it with a fruit

What is the purpose of using a hand lens in this activity?

• To clean the seeds

• To magnify the seeds for better observation

• To measure the seeds

• To weigh the seeds

What is the next step after collecting data from seed observations?

• Start a new observation

• Repeat the observation

• Analyze the data and communicate your findings

• Discard the data

What should you do with your findings after analyzing the data?

• Erase them

• Communicate them in the information section

• Ignore them

• Keep them private