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Life Science Unit (Book)

Plant Reproduction

North Dakota State flower image Prairie RoseSo what exactly is a flower? 

 This view is of a beautiful Prairie Rose flower. Notice the fine detail. There is a reason why this flower looks like it does. Do you know why flowers so colorful? What is the purpose of all the parts?

Lesson Objective 

Identify processes of sexual reproduction in flowering plants, including pollination, fertilization (seed production), seed dispersal, and germination. 

Lesson Vocabulary 

  • reproduction 
  • pollination 
  • pollen 
  • fertilization 
  • seed dispersal