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Lesson 71 of 84 · Simple Ecosystems
ExperimentInsect or Spider? (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Trees provide homes for many animals: birds nest in branches, squirrels live in trunks, and insects live under bark.
Key Words
- camouflage
- hibernate
- migrate
Materials Needed
- small pots
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
Safety First
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
- Keep small objects away from young children.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read about Simple Ecosystems with a partner or grown-up.
Step 2 — Do
Sort animal picture cards into groups: animals with fur, feathers, or scales.
Step 3 — Observe
Watch carefully. What happens?
Step 4 — Record
Draw and write about what you learned.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Which is an insect?