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Lesson 84 of 84 · Habitats
ExperimentRoots, Stems, and Leaves (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Roots hold the plant in the ground and soak up water and nutrients from the soil.
Key Words
- insect
- mammal
- reptile
Materials Needed
- paper towels
- markers
- tape
- small pots
- cotton balls
Safety First
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the picture and read the labels.
Step 2 — Do
Draw the life cycle of a butterfly: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. Label each stage.
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 3Which part of a plant takes in water?