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Lesson 4 of 84 · Plants
ExperimentHow Caterpillars Become Butterflies
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
- cups
- water
- plastic wrap
- ruler
- magnifying glass
- paper towels
Safety First
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
- Wash hands after handling materials.
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
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?