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Lesson 36 of 84 · Life Cycles
ExperimentSorting Living and Nonliving Things (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
An ecosystem is all the living and non-living things in an area working together.
Key Words
- survive
- predator
Materials Needed
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
- cups
- water
Safety First
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read about Life Cycles with a partner or grown-up.
Step 2 — Do
Draw the life cycle of a butterfly: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. Label each stage.
Step 3 — Observe
Watch carefully. What happens?
Step 4 — Record
Draw and write about what you learned.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is a food chain?