How Seeds Travel (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Succession is the gradual change of an ecosystem over time. Primary succession begins on bare rock, while secondary succession occurs after a disturbance like a fire.

Key Words

adaptation
fossil record

Materials Needed

soil
cups
water
plastic wrap
ruler
magnifying glass

Safety First

Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.

Step 2 — Do

Set up a composting experiment: place food scraps in one sealed bag and leaves in another. Observe decomposition over two weeks and record changes.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results and think about why they happened.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner and discuss what you learned.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?