Lesson 84 of 84 · Animals

Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌿 Wild Jungle

Roots, Stems, and Leaves (Part 3)

🧪Lab Brief #84

Roots, Stems, and Leaves (Part 3).

🎯 Your mission

Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.

⚡ The twist

Every species solves the same problem differently.

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Mind = Blown

🐙 An octopus has 9 brains and 3 hearts.

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Make a hypothesis first

Before you watch: what do you think it'll do?

What You'll Learn

Roots hold the plant in the ground and soak up water and nutrients from the soil.

Key Words

insect
mammal

Materials Needed

cups
water
plastic wrap
ruler

Safety First

Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Look at the picture and read the labels.

Step 2 — Do

Draw the life cycle of a butterfly: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. Label each stage.

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 — Record

Share your results with a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which part of a plant takes in water?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Where you see this in real life

This is why plants grow toward windows and why scabs form.

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Watch a plant or pet for 5 minutes today and write down what you noticed.

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For the dinner table

“Tell me something you noticed about your own body today.”

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