The fight for survival – will it grow?

This simple activity provides a fun and effective way to discuss seed dispersal and show how seeds disperse from the original plant and need the right environment to grow and flourish. Children will take part in a practical group activity in a group with one member acting as the plant ready to disperse their seeds.

To make the learning come alive, the chance to carry out the activity outside with real seeds is ideal.

There are cross-curricular links to maths as well as citizen science with the opportunity to consider our environment, recycling and litter picking. This group activity allows the children to develop their social skills and practise co-operating with one another.