Inventing with Plants!

Inventing with Plants!

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video introduces Squeaks' coat with Velcro, explaining its origin from nature. Velcro was inspired by burrs, which have tiny hooks that stick to fabric and fur. George de Mestral invented Velcro by mimicking this natural mechanism. The video explains biomimicry, where ideas from nature are used to create new inventions. It also discusses how plants use various strategies, including burrs, to disperse seeds using animals.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why do plants need to spread their seeds away from the parent plant?

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What are some ways plants disperse their seeds, as mentioned in the text?

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