Seed Gathering Data Map

Data on a map rather than in a table. Where did each type come from.

This is the step from counting to spatial thinking, and it produces an insight that a table cannot. Seeds cluster near their parent plant, mostly, and the ones that do not have a reason, usually wind or a bird.

The outliers are the best part. A seed found far from anything of its kind is a genuine puzzle and children propose good explanations.

The page has the site map, a plotting key, and a question about the outliers. It also suggests a second map for a windy week compared with a still one, which is a strong extension if you have the time for it.