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Lesson 32 of 84 · Habitats
LessonNocturnal Animals
What You'll Learn
All living things share basic characteristics: they grow, reproduce, respond to their environment, and need energy to survive. Plants make their own food through photosynthesis, while animals must eat other organisms.
Key Words
- population
- community
- environment
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.
Step 2 — Do
Model natural selection: scatter colored paper scraps on grass. Time how long it takes a partner to pick up each color. Which color survived longest? Why?
Step 3 — Observe
Look for patterns in your observations.
Step 4 — Record
Make a graph or chart showing your results.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What do plants need to make food through photosynthesis?