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Lesson 35 of 84 · What Living Things Need
ExperimentPlants and Their Parts (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Plants make their own food using sunlight. This is called photosynthesis. Animals cannot make their own food.
Key Words
- offspring
- survive
Materials Needed
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
- cups
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Plants make their own food using sunlight. This is called photosynthesis. Animals cannot make their own food.
Step 2 — Do
Sort, group, or arrange the items as shown.
Step 3 — Observe
Compare what happened to what you predicted.
Step 4 — Record
Tell the class one thing you learned today.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What do plants make from sunlight?