Camouflage in the Animal Kingdom (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Animal behaviors can be innate (born with) or learned. A spider spinning a web is innate behavior, while a dog learning to sit on command is learned behavior.

Key Words

photosynthesis
vertebrate
invertebrate

Materials Needed

plastic wrap
ruler
magnifying glass
paper towels
markers
tape

Safety First

Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read about Life Cycles and write down three key facts.

Step 2 — Do

Build a model ecosystem in a jar using soil, small plants, and water. Seal it and observe how the water cycle works inside it for one week.

Step 3 — Observe

Note any unexpected results and think about why they happened.

Step 4 — Record

Share your findings with the class or a partner and discuss what you learned.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a biome?