Walk-in Explain the difference between pollination by wind and pollination by a creature (bird, bee or other insect).

answer The wind can blow light pollen grains from one plant to another in wind-pollinated plants. In most plants, a creature visits a flower, gets pollen on it, and rubs it on a different flower. This fertilizes the flower, and new seeds can form.

Vanishing bees

Colony collapse disorder This very real threat to our food supply is something everyone should know about and try to help solve. Watch this video quietly, and be prepared to discuss some of the concerns we are facing.

Why do we need bees? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ What’s is causing Colony Collapse Disorder? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ How can we protect bees? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________