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Lesson 33 of 84 · Lab Skills
ExperimentInsect Anatomy and Behavior
What You'll Learn
All living things share basic characteristics: they grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and need energy to survive. Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while animals must eat other organisms.
Key Words
- population
- community
- environment
Materials Needed
- small pots
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.
Step 2 — Do
Design a controlled experiment: grow plants under different light conditions (full sun, partial shade, no light). Water equally and measure growth daily for one week.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?