25

Lesson 25 of 84 ยท Observing the World

Experiment

Ants at Work

What You'll Learn

Some plants grow fruit that we can eat! Apples, oranges, and bananas grow on trees and plants.

Key Words

  • wing
  • tail
  • paw

Materials Needed

  • plastic wrap
  • ruler
  • magnifying glass

Safety First

  • Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
  • Adult supervision recommended.
  • Do not taste any materials.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Look at the pictures and tell a grown-up what you see.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Use playdough to make your favorite animal. What shape is its body?

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Draw a picture of what you see.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Share what you learned with someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

1 of 3

Do flowers need water?