Why is seed dispersal important for plants?

It prevents overcrowding, reduces competition for resources like sunlight and water, and allows plants to colonize new areas.

Name three ways seeds can be dispersed, according to the video.

Wind dispersal, water dispersal, and animal dispersal.

Dandelion seeds have fluffy tufts that act like kites or feathers, helping them to float in the wind.

Coconuts fall into the water and float to new locations, where they can grow into new coconut palm trees.

5th GradeScience50 min

I can explain what seed dispersal is and why it is important for plants.

6 min

How Do Plant Seeds Travel? | Spring is Here! | SciShow Kids

SciShow Kids

10 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Seeds need to travel away from the parent plant because there might not be enough space, soil, or water for all of them to grow.
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Some seeds, like dandelions and maple samaras, have fluffy tufts or wings that help them travel by wind.
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Animals can help seeds travel by eating fruits and carrying the seeds in their stomachs, or by forgetting where they buried seeds like acorns.

15 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Explain in your own words what seed dispersal is and give two reasons why it is important for plants.”

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