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Lesson 72 of 84 · Land and Water
ExperimentWeather Tools We Use (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Climate is the usual weather in a place over a long time. Deserts are hot and dry, rainforests are warm and wet.
Key Words
- season
- rock
- soil
Materials Needed
- rain gauge
- cotton balls
- food coloring
- clear container
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
- Adult supervision recommended.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the new words. Can you say each one?
Step 2 — Do
Collect soil from two different places. Compare the color, texture, and what you find in each.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What are the three types of rocks?