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Lesson 32 of 84 · Simple Ecosystems
ExperimentThe Life Cycle of a Plant (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
All animals go through a life cycle: they are born, they grow, they have babies, and they eventually die. Different animals have different life cycles.
Key Words
- habitat
- life cycle
Materials Needed
- ruler
- magnifying glass
- paper towels
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
- Adult supervision recommended.
- Do not taste any materials.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the new words. Can you say each one?
Step 2 — Do
Go outside and collect 5 different leaves. Tape them to paper and write how each one is different.
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 3What is a life cycle?