Lesson 2 of 4 ยท Grade 5 Science and Technology

Pollination and seed dispersal

15 min

Parts of a flower

  • Petals: brightly coloured to attract insects.
  • Stamen: the male part; it produces pollen.
  • Pistil (carpel): the female part; it contains the ovary.
  • Sepals: protect the flower bud.

Pollination

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the stamen to the pistil.

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