Lesson 76 of 84 ยท Observing the World
Experimentโญ 30 XPAnimals on the Farm (Part 3)
Observing the World.
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
Animals use their senses to find food. Dogs smell, owls see in the dark, and bats listen!
Key Words
- farm
- garden
Materials Needed
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
Safety First
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
Steps
Have a grown-up read about Observing the World to you.
Go outside and find a plant. Touch its leaves gently. Are they soft or rough?
Look closely! What do you see?
Draw a picture of what you learned today.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Which animal says 'moo'?
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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