Unit 1
What does a thermometer do?
measures temperature
People who solve problems by using math and science for a living are called...
engineers
Gills help fish...
breathe underwater
What does germinate mean?
Germinate means start to grow.
How is a fossil made?
1. The animal dies.
2. The animals soft body parts rot away.
3. Mud and sand cover the animal. It slowly turns to rock.
Skylar looks out the window and sees it is dark and cloudy. What skill is she using?
observing
Anything people design to help us do things is...
technology
A ladybug is what type of animal?
insect
What do stems do for plants?
Stems hold up the plant and carry water and nutrients from the soil to the rest of the plant.
Name a way people depend on technology.
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Name a science tool
thermometer, hand lends, measuring cup
A series of steps engineers use to solve problems is called...
the design process
What makes a bird a bird?
beak, feathers, wings-most birds fly
What job do the roots of the plants do?
Hold the plant in place, take in water and nutrients from the soil
What does a cone do?
A cone holds seeds.
A statement that can be tested is called a...
hypothesis
Name an example of technology
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What is a life cycle?
The changes that happen to an animal during its life.
What are the basic needs of plants?
Water, air, sunlight
Name all 5 steps of the engineering process
1. Find a Problem
2.Plan and Build
3. Test and Improve
4. Redesign
5. Communicate
If Keith investigates the answer to a question, and then repeats the experiment, will the results be the same or different?
The results will be the same.
Name one good thing and one bad thing about the technology of car
Good-they get you farther, faster
Bad-they cause pollution and people can get in accidents
Name an animal that is extinct.
What is pollen?
Pollen is a powder that flowers need to make seeds.
How do you know a snake is reptile?
dry, scaley skin