Talk about the importance of seeds. Tell what is needed for a seed to germinate. Describe the differences in seeds and tell how they survive. Describe nonflowering plants that produce seed-like structures (mushrooms, ferns). Describe a seed's structure and what's needed for seed growth. List seeds that are used for food.

Seeds can remain alive over a long period of time, but they only grow when there are the proper conditions. Some seeds have special structures that let them move from one place to another. Seeds have different shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns. Seeds have special needs that must be met to germinate. Seeds have specific parts.