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Lesson 24 of 84 · Life Cycles
ExperimentRoots, Stems, and Leaves
What You'll Learn
Roots hold the plant in the ground and soak up water and nutrients from the soil.
Key Words
- insect
- mammal
- reptile
Materials Needed
- small pots
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
Safety First
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the picture and read the labels.
Step 2 — Do
Draw the life cycle of a butterfly: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. Label each stage.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Share your results with a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Which part of a plant takes in water?