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Lesson 4 of 84 ยท Plants

Experiment

How Caterpillars Become Butterflies

What You'll Learn

Insects have six legs, three body parts, and often have wings. Butterflies, ants, and beetles are all insects!

Key Words

  • offspring
  • survive

Materials Needed

  • cups
  • water
  • plastic wrap
  • ruler
  • magnifying glass
  • paper towels

Safety First

  • Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
  • Wash hands after handling materials.
  • Be careful with scissors โ€” ask an adult for help if needed.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Look at the picture and read the labels.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Observe a plant for one week. Measure it each day and write down how tall it is.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Share your results with a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What happens to a tadpole?

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