Female parts

1. Pollen Anther Filament Stigma Style Ovules Ovary Sepal Petal FLOWER MODEL 1 4 2 5 3 9 6 7 Male parts 8 Female parts

2. .Create the Pistil (female reproductive organs) of the flower out of red Play Dough. • .Create the Stamen (male reproductive organs) of the flower out of blue Play Dough. • .Create the Sepals out of green Play Dough. • .Create the pollen out of yellow Play Dough. • Develop Explanations: • 5. Use the Play Dough to explain to your partner how you think pollination occurs. Record your explanation below. • _____________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________ • 6. Use the Play Dough to explain to your partner how you think fertilization occurs. Record your explanation below. • _____________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________ • Prediction: Use the flower model to fill in your prediction to the following statements. • 7. If I remove the petals from a flower, then ________________________________, and as a result the ______________________________________________________. • Create Solution: • 8. Discuss with your partner some possible ways that pollen can move from the anther in the stamen to the stigma in the pistil. Record your thoughts below. • _____________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________