In this activity, students discover why a pollinator can’t pollinate any flower, and why plants and pollinators have been evolving together.


In this activity, students discover why a pollinator can’t pollinate any flower, and why plants and pollinators have been evolving together.
Describe the importance of pollinators in nature.
Describe the importance of biodiversity for both pollinators and plants.
List a few characteristics of common pollinators (birds, bees, butterflies).
Per Class or Group:
a selection of straws of different shapes and sizes
a selection bottles of different shapes and sizes
Teacher Tip: Metal and glass straws are most durable for this activity.
Preparation
Activity
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