Investigating pollen processing using evidence
In this activity, students use information to annotate a diagram of pollen processing and use this to justify the management practice of using processed pollen on New Zealand kiwifruit orchards.
Processing pollen
Follow the process that PollenPlus™ uses to prepare kiwifruit pollen for use in artificial pollination, from picking male kiwifruit flowers to pollen extraction and testing at a mill near Tauranga. Select a label and watch the video.
To use this interactive, move your mouse or finger over any of the labelled boxes and select to watch the video.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
annotate a diagram by selecting appropriate information from a description
use the diagram and annotations to justify the use of a management practice on New Zealand orchards.
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
introduction/background notes
what you need
what to do
student handout.
Nature of Science
Annotating a diagram engages students in developing their ability to communicate in science and use the information to justify the use of a management practice in the New Zealand horticulture industry. This activity therefore allows students to demonstrate their understanding of science and of a socio-scientific issue related to processing pollen.
