Resources for Schools
Flower facts
Learn about flower parts and the differences between insect and wind-pollinated flowers.
Moving pollen flower to flower
Learn how pollen is moved from flower to flower. Which 'agents' achieve this on behalf of the flower, how do they do it, and why?
Crazy poems
Learn what makes a humorous poem called a limerick, then make your own up about farming, gardening, bugs or growing plants.
Pollen collecting
Search for and collect pollen and create a collection of different types. Then, view through a magnifying glass or microscope.
Secret flowers
Discover the secret flowers of grass plants — wind pollinated flowers that are hidden, yet in plain view. They are everywhere around us and are incredibly important.
Trees for bees — keeping bees healthy
Bees are important to our survival, but they need our help. If we plant the right types of trees for them, we provide them with varied sources of nectar and pollen to keep them healthy.
Native 'trees for bees' Spotter Guide
In the outdoors, find and learn the names of native trees that bees love. What benefits do bees get from them? Learn why we need more 'bee trees'.
Pollinators in New Zealand (Teacher Support)
Discover a range of New Zealand pollinators in wild areas, in the garden or on the farm.
Pollinator Pulling Power (Teacher Support)
Teacher's support for Pollinator Pulling Power Experiment, including answers.
Pollen collecting (Teacher Support)
Teacher's support for Pollen Collecting Activity, including answers.