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Lesson 16 of 84 ยท Habitats

Experiment

Forest Friends and Their Homes

What You'll Learn

Baby animals need their parents to survive. Birds feed their chicks, and cats carry their kittens.

Key Words

  • food chain
  • shelter

Materials Needed

  • cotton balls
  • zip-lock bags
  • labels
  • seeds
  • soil
  • cups

Safety First

  • Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
  • Keep small objects away from young children.
  • Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read about Habitats with a partner or grown-up.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Observe a plant for one week. Measure it each day and write down how tall it is.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Watch carefully. What happens?

Step 4 โ€” Record

Draw and write about what you learned.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What do all living things need?