Suitable For
Grade 4
Difficulty
2
Time Required
Months
Supervision
Advised
What’s it about?
Humans need to bundle up in coats, hats, mittens and heavy socks to stay warm during the winter months. The winter survival strategies of insects are, on the other hand, quite remarkable as can be seen in the following science experiment:
Topics covered
Cocoon
What will I need?
- GLASS JARS
- MOTH COCOONS
- TAP WATER
- MAGIC MARKER
- WOOL CLOTH
Procedure (Method)
Unfortunately, this section is only available in the e-book version of the project.
How does it work?
Unfortunately, this section is only available in the e-book version of the project.
Some insects improve their chances of winter survival by building protective structures, such as ‘cocoons’ or ‘pupae’, at a specific growth stage. This reduces surface moisture contact that could cause freezing in very cold environments.
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