Abstract: This module provides great flexibility. You can choose some or all of the activities. Each section is posted in separate pdf files on the PlantingScience website, on the Plant Themes / Pollen page. Activity Set A is a basic orientation to plant anatomy in relation to where pollen is found in flowers and cones, viewing pollen with a compound microscope, and growing pollen tubes. The pollen tube activity is ideal for a guided or open inquiry investigation. Activity Set B outlines protocols and suggestions for inquiry investigations into atmospheric pollen. Activity Set C outlines protocols and suggestions for inquiry investigations into animal pollinators and their interactions with flowers. Each Activity Set contains a summary, list of materials, protocols, possible inquiry questions, background information, and additional resources and references. Availability of pollen-shedding plants and weather conditions will affect choice of activities and timing of session participation. The documents offer suggestions for online dialogue with scientist mentors for ideas, feedback and suggestions.

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

• plantingscience (2016), "Pollen Module Overview," https://plantingscience.org/resources/86.

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1. Pollen and Pollination
2. Where Does Pollen Come From?