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Lesson 64 of 84 ยท Ecosystems

Experiment

The Butterfly Life Cycle (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems built by tiny coral animals. They support an incredible diversity of marine life including fish, sea turtles, and invertebrates.

Key Words

  • vertebrate
  • invertebrate

Materials Needed

  • zip-lock bags
  • labels
  • seeds

Safety First

  • Use materials only as directed in the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Collect and classify 10 organisms from your yard into kingdoms, phyla, or groups. Use a dichotomous key if available.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Why do some birds migrate?