Grammar
What type of verb helps the main verb show tense?
Helping verb
What is matter?
Matter is anything that is around us and takes up space.
What does “confrontation” mean?
A serious disagreement or argument between people or groups.
Who was the main character in the story "Turning 15 on the road to freedom"?
Lynda, who is the author of the story.
What would happen to life on Earth if plants could no longer do photosynthesis?
Explain how this would affect us and what PYP concept(s) you can relate it too.
If photosynthesis stopped, plants couldn’t make food or oxygen. Plants would die first, then animals and humans would lose food and clean air. Soon, almost all life on Earth would disappear.
PYP Concepts
Causation
✅ A cause → photosynthesis stops
✅ The effects → plants die → animals/humans lose food → oxygen runs out → life disappears
or Connection
Life on Earth is connected through food chains, plants, animals, and the air we breathe.
Fill in: Yesterday, I ___ (begin) my project.
began
What is the original source of most energy for life on Earth?
The Sun
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
implications - legislation - simulators
The government introduced ____________to protect the environment.
The government introduced legislation to protect the environment.
What was the problem in the story "Turning 15 on the road to freedom"?
Black people couldn't vote
Why do engineers need to choose strong and correct materials? How is that related to the PYP concept of Function.
Engineers need to choose strong and correct materials so the things they build can work well and not break. The materials must be safe and good for the job. This connects to the PYP concept Function because the material helps the object do what it is supposed to do.
What kind of pronoun is "myself" in this sentence?
I organize myself to be a good learner.
Reflexive pronoun
Describe the pattern of the sun’s movement across the sky during a day.
The sun rises in the east, moves across the sky, and sets in the west.
Complete the sentences with the correct words:
ordeal - venture - barriers - plague - mania
We decided to __________into the forest to explore new places.
She worked hard to overcome the __________that stopped her from reaching her goals.
We decided to venture into the forest to explore new places.
She worked hard to overcome the barriers that stopped her from reaching her goals.
Who was Neil Armstrong and what was the iconic phrase he said while on the Moon?
Why is the design process important for making better inventions?
The design process is important for making better inventions because it helps us think, plan, test, and improve our ideas. By following steps like ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve, we can fix mistakes and make sure the invention works well and solves the problem.
What type of pronoun shows ownership? Give an example.
Possessive Pronoun
These markers are hers.
Give an example of how gravity affects people every day.
Objects fall when dropped; people stay on the ground; things roll downhill due to gravity, etc.
Why might the trip to Mars be described as “prohibitive”?
Because it’s too costly, dangerous, or technically hard.
They launched the Sputnik, the first satellite on space. They also send Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space.
How does the daily patterns we experience (day time, night time) relate to perspective?
Daytime and nighttime relate to perspective because what we see in the sky depends on where we are on Earth. When our part of Earth faces the Sun, we see daytime. When our part of Earth faces away from the Sun, we see nighttime. People in different places can experience day or night at the same moment, so their perspective of the sky is different.
Identify the tense: "She is reading a book."
Present Progressive
Briefly describe the process of photosynthesis using the terms: carbon dioxide, water, oxygen, glucose, and sun.
Plants use light energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through photosynthesis.
Check if the 4 vocabulary words are correctly used:
During the discovery of ancient autopsy near a hidden chariot of the temple, scientists carefully performed a shrine on the preserved remains found inside the sacred annex.
During the discovery of ancient chariots near a hidden annex of the temple, scientists carefully performed an autopsy on the preserved remains found inside the sacred shrine.
Who was king Tut? Why was he called "the boy king"? When did he die?
He was a pharaoh in ancient Egypt and he was chosen as a king when he was a kid, 9 years old. He died young, at 18-19
What could happen if we use the wrong material for something important, like building a boat or a bridge?
If we use the wrong material for something important, like a boat or a bridge, it might not work the way it should. The boat could sink or the bridge could break. This could be dangerous for people. Engineers need to choose the correct and strong materials so the structure is safe and can do its job.