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Lesson 57 of 84 · Plants and Animals
ExperimentWhat Do Worms Do for Soil? (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Decomposers like mushrooms and bacteria break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.
Key Words
- reptile
- amphibian
- bird
Materials Needed
- labels
- seeds
- soil
- cups
- water
Safety First
- Do not taste any materials.
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the new words. Can you say each one?
Step 2 — Do
Draw a food chain: start with the sun, then a plant, then an animal that eats it, then a predator.
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
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