Lesson 32 of 84 · Light Optics
Experiment⭐ 30 XP⚡ Spark LabThe Cell and Its Organelles
Light Optics.
🎯 Your mission
Predict it first. Then prove yourself right (or wrong).
⚡ The twist
The opposite of what you expect is often what happens.
Mind = Blown
🔥 A bolt of lightning is 5 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
Make a hypothesis first
Predict: what happens if you double the force?
What You'll Learn
Cells are the smallest units of life, and each one contains tiny structures called organelles that carry out specific jobs. The nucleus stores genetic information, the mitochondria release energy, and the cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Key Words
Tap a word to see its definition.
Materials Needed
- magnifying glass
- paper towels
- markers
- tape
Safety First
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
Steps
Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.
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?
Look for patterns in your observations.
Make a graph or chart showing your results.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What do plants need to make food through photosynthesis?
Where you see this in real life
You use this every time you flip a light switch, ride a bike, or kick a ball.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Time how long a small ball rolls down something, then change the slope and try again.
For the dinner table
“Show me something at home that uses this kind of energy.”
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