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Design Your Own Experiment

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While flowers all have the same function, they are widely diverse in appearance. Many flowers, especially the self-pollinators, are so small and nondescript that you may not notice them. To gather ideas for a topic you can look at the many different types of flowers that grow in your area. Visit a greenhouse or a florist to observe species' shapes, colors, and scents. As flowers are unique to a geographic region, you may want to look up photographs and descriptions of flowers in different locations around the United States and the world. Examine how the flower's appearance shapes its role, if any, with possible pollinators.

Check the For More Information section and talk with your science teacher to learn more about flowers and pollination. You could also speak with a professional at a local greenhouse or nursery.

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1. Introduction
2. The inside story
3. Pollen on the move
4. Allure of the wild
5. Experiment 1 - Self versus Cross: Will there be a difference in reproduction between self-pollinated and cross-pollinated plants of the same type?
6. Experiment 2 - Sweet Sight: Can changing a flower's nectar and color affect the pollinators lured to the flower?
7. Design Your Own Experiment