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Week 07 · Seed Travelers

Launch Lab

Launch Lab: Sock walk
// Animals and wind move seeds
⏱ about 15 min

Launch Lab: Sock walk

The crew pulls old socks over their shoes.

"We are the animals today!" Rocket says.

They stroll through a grassy park.

Raven checks her socks. "What do you notice stuck on them?"

Nova shines her light close. "Hint: look for hooks and fluff."

  1. Seeds travel to grow in new places.
  2. Hooks grab fur. Fluffy hairs ride the wind.
  3. Some seeds float. Some ride inside animals.
  4. A seed’s shape helps it travel.
◇ FAMILY SOCK WALK
Pull an old sock over each shoe.
Walk slowly through a grassy area with a grown-up.
Take the socks off outside.
Look closely at what stuck.
Guess how each seed travels.
Safety first
Stay on safe paths with a grown-up.
Do not touch plants you do not know.
Wash your hands after the walk.
Never eat seeds or berries.
For a grown-up
Ask: what did you notice?
What would you change?
A magnifying glass makes hooks easier to see.
WEEK CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Why did seeds stick to your socks?
Which seed rides the wind best?
SOCK WALK CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Where did the crew put the socks?
Where should you take the socks off?
What tool makes hooks easier to see?
Draw the seeds you found stuck on your socks.

Great exploring, seed travelers! See you next week.

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