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Lesson 12 of 84 · Life Cycles
ExperimentA Pond Habitat
What You'll Learn
A habitat is an animal's home. Deserts, forests, oceans, and ponds are all habitats.
Key Words
- hibernate
- migrate
Materials Needed
- soil
- cups
- water
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the new words. Can you say each one?
Step 2 — Do
Draw the life cycle of a butterfly: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. Label each stage.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Where do polar bears live?