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In this activity, learners compare frog eggs to chicken eggs to better understand why frog eggs need water. Learners compare a boiled chicken egg to "frog eggs" represented by boiled tapioca. Learners record observations after 5 minutes, an hour, 2 hours, and a day.
- Under 5 minutes
- 4 to 24 hours
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 egg
- Handful of pearl tapioca
- Small pot
- Tongs
- Spoon
- 2 bowls of water
- Watch or timer
Subjects
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Life Sciences
- Cells
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemistry of Life
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, 2009