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Lesson 71 of 84 ยท Plants and Animals

Experiment

Insect or Spider? (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Trees provide homes for many animals: birds nest in branches, squirrels live in trunks, and insects live under bark.

Key Words

  • camouflage
  • hibernate
  • migrate

Materials Needed

  • seeds
  • soil
  • cups
  • water

Safety First

  • Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
  • Keep small objects away from young children.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: Trees provide homes for many animals: birds nest in branches, squirrels live in trunks, and insects live under bark.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Sort, group, or arrange the items as shown.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Watch carefully. What happens?

Step 4 โ€” Record

Draw and write about what you learned.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which is an insect?