Year 3 science · C.6 · Living things
Wind or water seeds
Wind carries small, light seeds like dandelions over long distances. This helps plants grow in new places without needing animals or water to help.
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Hana sees a dandelion puff floating in the sky. How does it get there?
- Wind (right)
- A butterfly
- A car
Jonah sees a tiny seed floating away from a dandelion. What is carrying it?
- A bird
- Wind (right)
- Water
Theo and Zoe are curious. Which of these helps carry seeds from a dandelion to another spot?
- Water
- Rain
- Wind (right)
Tip: Wind carries small, light seeds like dandelions over long distances. This helps plants grow in new places without needing animals or water to help.
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