Lesson 70 of 84 ยท Plants
Experimentโญ 30 XP๐ฟ Wild JungleMy Pet and Me (Part 3)
My Pet and Me (Part 3).
๐ฏ Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
โก The twist
Living things break the rules of non-living things โ find the rule they break.
Mind = Blown
๐ฆ You have more bacterial cells in your body than human cells.
Make a hypothesis first
Predict: what will happen to the plant if you change the water?
What You'll Learn
Birds build nests to keep their eggs safe and warm.
Key Words
- root
- baby
Materials Needed
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
- cups
Safety First
- Keep small objects away from young children.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Ask a grown-up to explain today's topic: Plants.
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
Your own body is doing this thousands of times every second.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find one thing about your body that's different from a friend's. Wonder why.
For the dinner table
โTell me something you noticed about your own body today.โ
Next Smart Experiment
We'll pick an experiment that matches exactly how you're thinking right now.
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