Hibernation: Surviving Winter

What You'll Learn

Hibernation is a deep sleep that helps animals survive winter when food is scarce. During hibernation, an animal's heart rate and breathing slow down to save energy.

Key Words

food web
adaptation
metamorphosis

Materials Needed

ruler
magnifying glass
paper towels
markers
tape
small pots

Safety First

Use materials only as directed in the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Lab Skills and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

Dissect a flower (lily or tulip works well). Identify and label the sepals, petals, stamen, pistil, and ovary. Tape each part to paper.

Step 3 — Observe

Look for patterns in your observations.

Step 4 — Record

Make a graph or chart showing your results.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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