Lesson 64 of 84 · Structure and Function
Experiment⭐ 30 XPThe Butterfly Life Cycle (Part 2)
Structure and Function.
🎯 Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
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
- tape
- small pots
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Steps
Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.
Collect and classify 10 organisms from your yard into kingdoms, phyla, or groups. Use a dichotomous key if available.
Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.
Create a data table to organize your measurements.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Why do some birds migrate?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
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