Science Reading Comprehension Seed Dispersal

Learn more about the process of seed dispersal in the wacky world of plants! This fun reading comprehension passage and worksheet activity is perfect for peaking your students curiosity. This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned.

The focus of the passage is the different methods of seed dispersal found in the natural kingdom - covering both biotic and abiotic factors, along with why is it important for plants to be able to disperse their offspring.

This task is a fantastic way to increase the reading/scientific literacy opportunities in your KS3 Science lessons and fits in perfectly with the year 7 Interdependence & Plant reproduction topic.

Included in this resource is:

• Lesson plan (1 page)
• Teacher reflection (1 page)
• Seed dispersal reading passage (2 pages)
• Student worksheet, including exit ticket (2 pages)
• Glossary of keywords for students (1 page)

Ideas for using this resource:

• Team work: they read together and work together on the questions
• As a part of a literacy centre
• Individual task: for early finishers/as homework
• Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually

I hope you enjoy this activity - keep an eye out for more Biology reading comprehension passages with activities coming soon!