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Lesson 5 of 84 · Life Cycles
ExperimentPlants and Their Parts
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
- magnifying glass
- paper towels
- markers
- tape
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
Talk about what you already know about Life Cycles.
Step 2 — Do
Sort animal picture cards into groups: animals with fur, feathers, or scales.
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?