Seed Dispersal Lesson 🌱 (Digital Download)

Grade Level: 2nd–4th Grade (adaptable K–5) | Time: 35–40 minutes

Bring the science of seeds to life with this hands-on, interactive lesson! Students will explore six fascinating ways plants spread their seeds—air, water, explosion, fire, animals, and humans. Through an engaging slide presentation, real-life examples, and hands-on experiments, kids will discover why plants “want” to send their seeds far from the parent plant.

What Students Will Do:

• 🌬️ Test how seeds travel by wind, water, explosion, and sticky fur in rotating hands-on seed dispersal stations.

• 🐦 Make pine cone bird feeders using peanut butter or shortening, birdseed, and string—connecting the idea of seeds as food for animals and how humans help nature.

• 💡 Discuss why seed dispersal is important for plant survival and food production.

What’s Included (Digital Download):

• Google Slides presentation with narration prompts

• Teacher instructions with step-by-step directions & timing breakdown

• Detailed instructions for running seed dispersal stations

• Instructions for Pine Cone Bird Feeders (easy classroom or home project!)

• Extension ideas for outdoor learning and enrichment

• Michigan Science Standards alignment

Why Kids and Teachers Love It 💚

For Kids:

• It feels like play! From blowing seeds in the air to rolling pinecones in birdseed, every activity is hands-on and fun.

• They get to experiment, create, and explore nature, while making something to take home or hang outside.

• The lesson sparks curiosity about the natural world and connects learning to their everyday lives.

For Teachers:

• Everything is ready to go—clear instructions, slides, and printable materials make setup simple.

• The mix of science content and interactive activities keeps students engaged from start to finish.

• Aligned with Michigan Science Standards, so teachers know it supports their curriculum.

• Adaptable for different grade levels, class sizes, and indoor/outdoor settings.

✨ This is a digital download. Once purchased, you’ll receive all lesson files instantly to print and use in your classroom or program—no shipping required!