There are a number of ways that a seed can move away from its parent plant and put down roots to reproduce. One of the most common means of seed dispersal is blowing in the wind. Here in this science project we will investigate how the size and shape of a particular seed can help or hinder in wind dispersal.

Take a look at the different kinds of seeds you will need. Make sure there is enough variety such as a coconut, a dandellion seed, burdock seed, apple seed and mango seed will do fine. Each seed is of a different size and has specific characteristics. Now we need to decide which one is ideal for wind dispersion based on their size, mass and shape.

A coconut is obviously much too heavy for wind dispersion due to its heavy mass. A mango seed is also heavy and these two may be better suited for water or animal dispersal. With seeds of apple, burdock and dandellion which are all relatively light consider the texture of the seeds.

 The hook like burdock seeds are better suited to clinging to animal fur and being dispersed and the smooth apple seeds are more likely to be swallowed by the animals. Blow all the seeds away and you will realize that the fluffy dandellion seeds are more suitable to parachute down greater distances from the parent plant in the wind. make detailed observations to support your science projects.