How Seeds Travel: The Windy Hill

Whoosh! On the Windy Hill, kites fly high, dandelion puffs blow their seeds away, and a busy squirrel is burying acorns.

Remember: Seeds travel away from their parent plant so they get their own room, light and water. They can blow in the wind (dandelions, maple wings), hitch a ride on animals (burrs on fur, berries eaten by birds, acorns buried by squirrels), float on water (coconuts) or pop out of a dry pod.

Magic trick: Seeds go by wind, animals, water and pop: look at a seed’s shape to guess its ride. Fluff and wings fly, hooks stick, juicy fruit gets eaten.