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Lesson 34 of 84 · Animals
ExperimentHow Caterpillars Become Butterflies (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Insects have six legs, three body parts, and often have wings. Butterflies, ants, and beetles are all insects!
Key Words
- offspring
- survive
Materials Needed
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Insects have six legs, three body parts, and often have wings. Butterflies, ants, and beetles are all insects!
Step 2 — Do
Try the experiment. What do you think will happen?
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Share your results with a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What happens to a tadpole?