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Pollination Activity Advice

  • 1.  Pollination Activity Advice

    Posted an hour ago

    Hello Gardineers,

    We're planning a pollination activity where students will role play as bees, flying from "flower" to "flower" and picking up "pollen" with a cotton ball or swab to simulate pollination as realistically as possible for second and third graders.

    Because we run back-to-back classes all day, I'm trying to figure out how to manage materials so the "pollen" doesn't spill, get muddy/discolored or otherwise descend into chaos before lunch. 

    I'd love to hear all your hacks: materials, setup, cleanup systems or anything you've learned from doing this kind of activity multiple times in a row.

    Thank you!



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    Christina Abuelo
    School Garden Equity Catalyst
    Barrio Botany
    San Diego, CA

    m: 858-210-2628
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