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Lesson 40 of 84 ยท What Living Things Need

Experiment

What Do Animals Eat? (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Some animals eat only plants (herbivores), some eat only meat (carnivores), and some eat both (omnivores). What do you like to eat?

Key Words

  • camouflage
  • hibernate

Materials Needed

  • cups
  • water
  • plastic wrap
  • ruler

Safety First

  • Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
  • Keep small objects away from young children.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: Some animals eat only plants (herbivores), some eat only meat (carnivores), and some eat both (omnivores). What do you like to eat?

Step 2 โ€” Do

Try the experiment. What do you think will happen?

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Compare what happened to what you predicted.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Tell the class one thing you learned today.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What animal group has feathers?

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