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Lesson 74 of 84 ยท Weather

Experiment

Fall Leaves Are Colorful (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Dirt is made of tiny bits of rock, dead leaves, and tiny creatures you cannot see.

Key Words

  • rock
  • dirt

Materials Needed

  • cups
  • thermometer
  • rain gauge
  • cotton balls
  • food coloring
  • clear container

Safety First

  • Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
  • Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
  • Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Listen carefully and repeat the new words.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Watch the clouds. Do they look like animals? Draw their shapes.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Did anything change? Point to what is different.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Point to the things you used in the activity.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Is dirt the same as soil?