Lesson 10 of 84 ยท Living Things
Experimentโญ 30 XPMy Pet and Me
Living Things.
๐ฏ Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
โก The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
๐ฌ The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Birds build nests to keep their eggs safe and warm.
Key Words
- root
- baby
- egg
Materials Needed
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors โ ask an adult for help if needed.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
Steps
Ask a grown-up to explain today's topic: Living Things.
Use playdough to make your favorite animal. What shape is its body?
Draw a picture of what you see.
Share what you learned with someone!
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Do flowers need water?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week โ even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
โWhat's the most surprising thing you learned today?โ
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