Process
Before you begin your missions, download and print the Explorer's Log.
Explorer's Log by Tammie Lewis on Scribd
All Aliens must complete missions 2, 3, 7 and the final mission 8. Otherwise pick 2 other ways to research the information you need to save your planet.
MISSION 1:
Read "How are Seed Plants Successful?" in the Seeds and Seed Dispersal article to learn about seed dispersal and why it is necessary. |
Don't forget to collect important information in your Explorer's Log to take back to Plantopia! Your planet is counting on you!
MISSION 2:
Download and view the Seed Dispersal Lesson Powerpoint to learn about the different methods for seed dispersion. If you don't know how to run a PowerPoint, watch the video below first! You only need to watch the first 40 seconds!
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Don't forget to collect important information in your Explorer's Log to take back to Plantopia! Your planet is running out of time!
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MISSION 3:
![Picture](/uploads/9/0/0/6/9006154/seed-disperals_1.jpg)
Click on the image. Scroll down to read "What are the special features in seeds to disperse seeds?" in the article. Be sure to read the chart, too.
Add this information to your Explorer Log! This is very important. You will need it to know what kind of machine to build to save your plant!
MISSION 4:
Click on the image. Play Seed Racer to learn more about seed dispersal.
Did you learn anything else to take back to Plantopia? Be sure to log the new information. |
Then, read "Seeds on the Move" to learn about the different methods of seed dispersal. |
MISSION 5:
Watch the video to learn more about seed dispersion.
Watch the two videos to learn about wind dispersion.
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Watch the videos to learn about water dispersion.
Watch these 3 videos to learn about animal dispersion.
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Watch this video to learn about explosion dispersion.
Watch these 2 videos to learn about the part fire plays in seed dispersion.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_pine
Read this article to learn about a Michigan tree that depends on fire! |
MISSION 6:
Peter Pan has a theory about seed dispersion he want to share with you! Visit the site and read the PDFs.
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MISSION 7:
Check your knowledge before you present your information to the emperor!
Place the Seed Dispersal Game! Print and complete the worksheet from education.com. |
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MISSION 8: THE FINAL MISSION!
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You've collected a lot of important information about seed dispersal, but can you save your planet?
Download the Engineering plan to guide you toward a success machine to save your planet! Good luck, aliens! |