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Lesson 49 of 84 · Engineering and Design
ExperimentUsing the Right Tools (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Using a magnifying glass makes small things look bigger so you can study them closely.
Key Words
- predict
- tool
- material
Materials Needed
- cardboard
- tape
- scissors
- straws
- paper clips
Safety First
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
- Adult supervision recommended.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the picture and read the labels.
Step 2 — Do
Make a parachute from a plastic bag and string. Drop it from a height and time how long it takes to land.
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 3What does a magnifying glass do?