Practical 8: Plant reproduction – pollination and seed dispersal

Objective: 1. To observe plants and classify their flowers according to the type of
pollinating agents
2. To observe and gather information about plants with fruits and seeds
adapted for different type of dispersal

Material and apparatus:

A bag to carry note paper, pens, pencils, ruler, camera and if desired some food and drink.
Plastic bags to hold flowers, fruits and seeds for later study on campus.

Procedure:
Work with your partner.

1. Get together with a few of your classmates and make a trip to a botanical
garden/around the campus.
2. Make a collection of pictures on fruits and flowers you observe.
3. Name the pictures and group the flowers according to the type of pollinating agents
they are adapted for.
4. Classify the characteristics of fruits and seeds based on the types of adaption for
dispersal.
5. Display your collection in the class.

Marks will be allocated for:

- the pictures/actual fruits and seeds presented/collected. All photographs should be
numbered and have a clear title and brief description/explanation
- effort put into the collection
- short description/written explanation given about the collection
- presentation quality
- creativity

Note that only one display collection is required for each pair of students. Both students
should be listed as authors of the final display and should contribute to its preparation. The
same mark will be given to each partner.