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Lesson 11 of 84 · Habitats
ExperimentInsect or Spider?
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
Materials Needed
- ruler
- magnifying glass
- paper towels
- markers
- tape
- small pots
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
- Adult supervision recommended.
- Do not taste any materials.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read about Habitats 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?